CNC Machinist

Goodwin Recruiting; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay with bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Clothing allowance

Safety glasses provided

Environmentally controlled facility

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a CNC Machinist for our Huntersville, NC client. The role focuses on precision CNC machining of plastics components in a clean, regulated facility with advanced tools.

First shift and second shift available; you will set up and operate milling machines, perform first‑article checks, troubleshoot, and collaborate with a skilled team to meet production goals. Experience with FANUC controls and 5‑axis machines is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Experience with horizontal and/or vertical milling machines, live tooling lathes, or Swiss/Citizen turning machines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components.
• Perform quality checks to ensure parts meet engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot and adjust machine settings as needed for optimal performance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and cross-training opportunities.

Skills

CNC machining

Machine setup

FANUC controls

5-axis CNC

ISO environments

ERP software

Industrial plastics

Tools

Horizontal milling

Vertical milling

Live tooling lathes

Swiss/Citizen turning

Job description

CNC Machinist – Huntersville, NC

Join an established manufacturing leader specializing in precision CNC-machined plastics components for a range of industries. Experience excellent growth potential, an inclusive people-first culture, and the chance to work with advanced technology in a stable, clean environment just north of Charlotte. Multiple shifts are available due to continued expansion.

CNC Machinist Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base pay with annual bonuses and profit sharing
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays available immediately upon hire
• Paid time off and educational assistance
• Clothing allowance and prescription safety glasses
• Environmentally controlled facility with state-of-the-art tools and equipment
• Career advancement opportunities based on skills and training

CNC Machinist Requirements & Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including machine setup
• Experience with horizontal and/or vertical milling machines, live tooling lathes, or Swiss/Citizen turning machines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

CNC Setup Mill Machinist Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with ERP software and ISO environments
• Familiarity with FANUC controls and 5-axis CNC machines
• Exposure to high-performance engineering plastics machining
• Previous work in a clean, regulated manufacturing environment

CNC Machinist Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components
• Perform quality checks to ensure parts meet engineering specifications
• Troubleshoot and adjust machine settings as needed for optimal performance
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals
• Participate in ongoing training and cross-training opportunities

Shifts available: First shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm) and second shift (Monday–Thursday, 3:15 pm–1:45 am, four 10-hour days).