CNC 5 Axis Machinist Operator

NOW Hiring Heroes; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

NOW Hiring Heroes in Tampa, FL seeks a skilled CNC 5‑Axis Machinist / Operator to run established jobs on 5‑axis Centers. You will produce high‑quality parts, monitor processes, and verify dimensions, communicating issues promptly.

The role requires experience on 5‑axis machines, reading drawings, and using precision gauges; aerospace or tight‑tolerance machining is preferred. Overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machining centers; 5-axis experience required.
• Experience reading drawings and using precision measuring tools.
• Understanding of machining practices, tool wear, and dimensional tolerances.
• Must be able to follow established processes and work independently.
• Aerospace or other tight-tolerance machining experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5-axis CNC machining centers using approved programs and setup instructions.
• Load and unload parts, confirm seating and clamping, monitor cycles.
• Perform routine tool changes and tool offset adjustments within limits.
• Check parts with calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, etc.
• Follow drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements to maintain dimensions.
• Recognize tool wear and notify supervisor when needed.
• Maintain clean machines and work areas; follow safety procedures.
• Communicate job status and handoff information to next shift.
• Support department transfers to meet production needs.

Skills

5-axis machining

CNC controls

Reading drawings

Precision measuring tools

GD&T

Aerospace experience

Willing to work overtime

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining apprenticeship or certificate

Tools

CNC controls

Job description

Title: CNC 5 Axis Machinist Operator
Location: Tampa, FL
Compensation: $22–$30 per hour

Job Summary

Seeking a CNC 5-Axis Machinist / Operator to run established jobs on 5-axis machining centers. This role is responsible for producing quality parts, monitoring the machining process, checking dimensions, and communicating issues promptly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate 5-axis CNC machining centers using approved programs and setup instructions.

Load and unload parts, confirm proper seating and clamping, and monitor machining cycles.

Perform routine tool changes and approved tool offset adjustments within established limits.

Check parts at required intervals using calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and other measuring equipment.

Follow drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements to maintain part dimensions and finish.

Recognize tool wear, abnormal machine conditions, and parts trending toward tolerance limits; stop and notify the appropriate person when needed.

Maintain clean machines and work areas and follow all safety procedures.

Communicate job status, problems, and handoff information to the next shift.

Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor, including department transfers to meet production needs.

Required Skills / Attributes

Experience operating CNC machining centers; 5-axis experience required.

Experience with CNC controls preferred.

Ability to read drawings and use precision measuring tools.

Understanding of machining practices, tool wear, and dimensional tolerances.

Ability to follow established processes, work independently, and ask for support when a process moves outside approved limits.

Aerospace or other tight-tolerance machining experience required.

Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED.

Machining apprenticeship, technical certificate, or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience accepted.

Training or demonstrated experience with CNC controls required.

Additional training in 5-axis machining, blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection methods is a plus.

Ability to machine parts to tolerances of ±0.0005 inches.

Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to produce parts to specification.

Physical Job Requirements

Regularly required to stand and reach throughout an 8–10-hour shift.

Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.

Frequently required to perform repetitive or short‑cycle work.

Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Understand and observe all necessary safety procedures, including requirements for safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, machine interlocks, and lifting guidelines for the assigned work area.

Medical insurance, including PPO and HDHP options with an HSA and prescription coverage

Vision PPO insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance

Company‑paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and children

Critical illness insurance

401(k) plan with a strong employer match

Personal retirement advisor

Generous PTO policy and paid holidays

Partial tuition reimbursement for job‑related classes

Personal protective equipment reimbursement, including safety glasses and shoes

Uniform rental service

Employee events

Compensation: $22–$30 per hour

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

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