CNC Horizontal Mill Operator — Precision & Growth

Basin Holdings; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Safety boot allowance

Prescription safety glasses allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wenzel Industries, a precision machining leader, seeks Horizontal Mill Operators to produce high-tolerance components for aerospace, automotive, hydraulics, and defense sectors. You will setup and operate CNC horizontal milling machines, read blueprints, and verify tolerances with precision gauges.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time production. Training is provided for motivated candidates with 1–2+ years of CNC experience; shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years CNC machining or manufacturing experience (training provided).
• Experience operating CNC horizontal machining centers (HMCs).
• Knowledge of tooling, work-holding, offsets, and machining principles for horizontal milling.
• Ability to inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision tools.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and load parts across multiple CNC work centers, including CNC horizontal milling machines, to produce precise, in-tolerance components.
• Operate horizontal machining centers (HMCs), including tool loading and work offset verification.
• Deburr and wash parts as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, CNC coordinates, and offsets.
• Perform first piece, in-process and final inspections using gauges and precision measuring tools.
• Monitor machining operations and make tool wear and offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements.
• Change tooling, replace inserts, and troubleshoot machining issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Verify part quality against engineering specifications and document inspection results.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Wenzel Industries, a precision machining leader, seeks Horizontal Mill Operators to produce high-tolerance components for aerospace, automotive, hydraulics, and defense sectors. You will setup and operate CNC horizontal milling machines, read blueprints, and verify tolerances with precision gauges.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time production. Training is provided for motivated candidates with 1–2+ years of CNC experience; shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.