CNC Machine Operator

Horizon Machine Inc; South Dakota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Group Health

Simple IRA Matching Contribution

Job summary

Horizon Machine Inc is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate CNC equipment, cut materials, and produce precise parts. You will inspect parts, read blueprints, and use micrometers and calipers to ensure quality. Experience with ERP systems and tool maintenance is required.

A safety-focused mindset and ability to collaborate with teammates are essential. We value technical degrees or equivalent experience in machining and familiarity with Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori, and Haas machines.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in machining/manufacturing.
• Experience with CNC machines (Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori, Haas).
• Ability to read and edit G and M code.
• Adequate measuring skills with micrometer and dial caliper.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic geometry/trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down machine setups.
• Cut material and run parts.
• Inspect and measure parts; ensure quality.
• Record job activity in the ERP system.
• Maintain machines and replace tooling as needed.
• Communicate issues and report break downs.
• Keep a clean and safe workspace.

Skills

Machining basics

Blueprint reading

G/M Code

Measuring skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Machining degree or equivalent

Tools

Okuma machines

Doosan machines

DMG Mori machines

Haas machines

Job description

Job Description

Daily Responsibilities:

• Set up/tear down machine setups
• Cut material
• Run parts
• Inspect, measure, count parts
• Communicate with coworkers and managers
• Use the ERP system to record job activity
• Maintain machines; refill oils & coolants
• Replace tooling as needed
• Communicate issues, report machine break downs
• Keep a clean work space
• Follow all safety procedures

Applicants with basic or advanced understanding of machining will be reviewed. We are looking for:

• Technical degrees in machining/manufacturing or equivalent work experience
• Work experience with Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori, and Haas machines
• CNC Programming skills
• Able to read and edit code (G and M Code)
• Adequate measuring skills (micrometer, dial caliper)
• Basic machine maintenance and setup
• Understand basic geometry and trigonometry
• Calculate metric and imperial measurements
• Able to read blueprints
• Attention to detail
• Not afraid to ask questions!

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays, Paid vacation, Paid sick leave
• Group Health
• Simple IRA Matching Contribution

Company Description

Horizon Machine, Inc. provides manufacturing for leading companies in the defense, shooting, and hunting communities as well as manufacturing our own separate line of products including bolt actions and suppressors. We employ individuals with backgrounds in machining, gunsmithing, mechanical design, accounting, business management, and those who have a willingness to learn. Everyday we are designing and manufacturing new parts and products to advance the industry and are always looking for talented individuals to bring new ideas and skills to move forward with us.