CNC Machinist

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Job summary

Magna International in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up, program, and operate CNC mills. The position involves ensuring tooling meets quality and performance standards while performing routine maintenance on dies and tooling.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in CNC machining/programming, strong technical skills, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and employee profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining/programming experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to set up, program, and operate CNC mills accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to weld (TIG/MIG) and restore tooling.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC mills with minimal supervision.
• Perform troubleshooting, tool changes, and program adjustments.
• Monitor tool life and ensure accurate part placement using gauges.

Skills

CNC machining/programming

TIG/MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tool offsets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in a technical field

CNC Machine Operator certification

Tools

CNC mills

Measurement tools

EDM

Job description

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Overview

The CNC Machinist–Tool & Die sets up, programs, and operates CNC mills and related machining equipment to produce high-quality tooling, perform die maintenance, and support production by ensuring tooling meets all quality, safety, and performance standards.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC mills (3-axis and 5-axis) independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform troubleshooting, tool changes, program adjustments, and machining setups on CNC horizontal/vertical mills and lathes.
• Monitor tool life and ensure accurate part placement using gauges, fixtures, and measurement tools. Maintain and repair dies and tooling to ensure quality output and optimal productivity.
• Perform TIG/MIG welding, heat treatment, and manual hand-working of dies as required.
• Coordinate machining schedules between Engineering, Maintenance, and the Die Shop.
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD data, sketches, and verbal instructions; program using offline G-Code software. Conduct in-process quality checks, monitor SPC data, and document production updates.
• Operate all tool room equipment safely (grinders, welders, saws, drill presses, cranes, forklifts, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records, job logs, and equipment documentation.
• Conduct in-process quality checks, monitor SPC data, and document production updates. Execute Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Experience And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree in a technical field preferred.
• Certified Machinist required; CNC Machine Operator certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining/programming experience in a heavy manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Strong ability to set up, program, and operate CNC mills accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to weld (TIG/MIG) and restore tooling to original condition. Proficient with measurement tools, machining fundamentals, tool offsets, and program adjustments.

Preferred Skills

• Blueprint/CAD reading and Smirtware experience.
• Experience with EDM, automation fundamentals, or robot basics.
• Previous die-building experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar
• Annual events (Summer cookouts, Christmas party, etc.)
• Annual uniform allowance
• Annual shoe allowance
• Biennial prescription safety glasses allowance
• Perfect attendance rewards (Hourly employees)
• Medical Dental Day
• Education assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Cosma International