CNC Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Technicut Tool Inc.; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Two shifts

Job summary

Delva is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate vertical mills, lathes, and Mazak 5-axis horizontals. You will read prints, inspect parts, and log results while maintaining tight tolerances and zero MRB events. Level II requires independent troubleshooting and mentoring Level I colleagues, with experience on multi-axis setups.

We offer two shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Prior aerospace/defense exposure and AS9100 familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 3+ years of relevant CNC machining experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned CNC machines safely and independently; log spindle hours.
• Read prints and traveler work instructions; perform in-process inspection and log results.
• Flag tool wear and out-of-tolerance conditions promptly.
• Troubleshoot chatter and dimensional drift; hold tight tolerances.
• Mentor Level I machinists on your machine.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prints reading

Mentor Level I

Troubleshooting

GD&T interpretation

Multi-axis setup

Education

High School Diploma, GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, or equivalent

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Mazak 5-axis horizontals

DMU-style machines

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.

We are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.