CNC Machine Operator - 1st or 2nd Shift

Delva; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Delva in New Jersey seeks an experienced CNC machinist to operate Vertical Mills, Lathes, and Mazak 5-axis horizontals. You will read prints, measure with calipers and micrometers, and log results with downtime codes. Level II requires troubleshooting and mentoring, while Level I handles basic setups and inspections.

We offer two shifts, competitive pay, and benefits. A strong attention to detail, safety mindset, and ability to interpret GD&T are essential for success on this team.

Qualifications

• Must have high school or equivalent and relevant CNC machining exposure.
• Ability to read GD&T and traveler work instructions.
• Strong measurement skills with calipers and micrometers.
• Safety-first mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned CNC machines safely and independently.
• Read prints and logs, perform in-process inspection and log results.
• Identify tool wear, escalate out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Troubleshoot chatter and dimensional drift; hold tolerances tightly.
• Mentor Level I machinists on the line.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual measurement

Safety consciousness

Machining knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Trade/Vocational Certificate

Associate's Degree (Level II)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Mazak 5-axis machinery

Job description

What You Will Own

• Operate assigned CNC machines (Vertical Mills, Lathes, Swiss Lathes, Mazak 5-axis horizontals) safely and independently, contributing clean, documented spindle hours every shift


• Read prints, router sheets, and traveler work instructions accurately; perform in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges; log results and downtime codes correctly


• At Level I: recognize tool wear signs and flag them before failure; elevate any out-of-tolerance condition immediately and correctly, every time


• At Level II: independently troubleshoot chatter, tool life drops, and dimensional drift using a logical sequence; hold tolerances in the +/-.0005\" range while accounting for thermal drift and machine‑specific behavior


• Catch potential nonconformances before they become MRB events -- zero containment events from operator error is the baseline, not a stretch goal


• At Level II: actively mentor a Level I machinist on your machine

What You Bring

Required (Level I):

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, or equivalent work experience


• Ability to operate CNC machine tools safely and follow traveler work instructions


• Basic measurement skills: calipers, micrometers, gauges


• Attention to detail and willingness to ask when something does not look right

Required (Level II):

• 3+ years of relevant CNC machining experience


• High School Diploma, GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent


• Proven ability to interpret GD&T, set up 5-axis or multi-axis jobs independently, and troubleshoot dimensional issues without guesswork


• Demonstrated track record of zero MRB events from operator error

Nice to Have (either level):

• Experience on Mazak 5-axis horizontals or DMU-style machines


• Eurotech lathe experience (active plus -- we are expanding those lines)


• Background in aerospace or defense manufacturing; familiarity with AS9100 quality systems


• Comfort with rotary/tilt axis offset strategy and bonus tolerance calculation

Pay and Benefits

$20.00 - $30.00/hr ($41,600 - $62,400/yr), based on experience and level.

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.


• Delva runs two shifts -- let us know your preference when you apply.