CNC Machinist

PowerRail, Inc.; Exeter Township (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

PowerRail, Inc. in Exeter, PA, is looking for a CNC Machinist to operate and set up CNC machines, inspect finished pieces, and work from blueprints. The role includes mounting tools, adjusting feeds, and ensuring lubrication during operation.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Pay starts at $20 per hour with full benefits available. Experience with CNC equipment, safety practices, and the ability to read technical drawings is required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Set up and operate CNC machines and robots.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust tooling.
• Lift heavy workpieces up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specs.
• Set up and operate CNC machines to perform functions on metal workpieces.
• Mount and align tools and fixtures on machines.
• Review program specs or blueprints to determine operations and sequencing.
• Monitor machines and adjust for dull tools or vibration.
• Maintain machines and replace worn tools.
• Load finished items onto conveyors or pallets.
• Ensure proper lubrication and cooling during operation.

Job description

Location: PowerRail Corporate - Exeter, PA

CNC Machinist

Post Date: April 1, 2026

Hours: Monday - Friday 7AM to 3:30PM

Location: PowerRail Corporate - Exeter, PA

182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems
• Implement changes to machine programs, and enter new specifications, using computers
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools
• Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions
• Maintain machines and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation
• Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs
• Write simple programs for computer-controlled machine tools
• Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or crane
• Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels
• Set up future jobs while machines are operating
• Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production
• Stack or load finished items or place items on conveyor systems or pallets
• Control coolant systems
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags
• Enter commands or load control media, such as tapes, cards, or disks, into machine controllers to retrieve programmed instructions
• Lay out and mark areas of parts to be shot peened and fill hoppers with shot
• Examine electronic components for defects or completeness of laser-beam trimming

Qualifications / Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and temperature variations caused by the weather.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend or stoop; use hands to operate computers, tools or equipment; talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Additional Details

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance