CNC Machinist

100Hires, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance — 100% company paid

Annual performance bonus

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

JWC Machine and Fab in Mobile, AL seeks a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC lathes and mills, ensuring tight tolerances from print. You will own part quality from first article through final inspection and contribute to continuous process improvements.

The role requires multi-axis capability, GD&T proficiency, and experience with Fanuc or Haas controls, plus the ability to read engineering drawings and maintain precise records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills in a production or job-shop environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Proficiency in selecting feeds, speeds, and tooling for various materials.
• Experience with offset adjustments and basic program editing at the control (Fanuc, Haas, or equivalent).
• Ability to perform first-article and in-process inspections and use standard inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or milling machines from engineering drawings.
• Perform tool changes, offset adjustments, and in-process dimensional inspection.
• Read and interpret GD&T tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Conduct first-article and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and CMM (if applicable).
• Maintain accurate job records, traveler documentation, and material traceability.
• Communicate status, tooling needs, and quality issues with supervisors.

Education

High School / GED

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Milling

CMM

G-Code

Fanuc

Haas

Job description

ABOUT JWC MACHINE AND FABJWC Machine and Fab is a CNC precision machining shop in Mobile, AL specializing in tight-tolerance components for industrial customers. With a team of skilled machinists and a commitment to craftsmanship, JWC operates across a broad range of materials and part complexities — from standard production runs to challenging large-format and specialized work. We are growing deliberately, and every hire matters.POSITION SUMMARYWe are looking for a skilled CNC Machinist who can operate both CNC lathes and mills to produce precision components from print. This is a hands-on machinist role — not an operator role. The right candidate sets up their own jobs, reads and interprets engineering drawings, makes offset adjustments, and takes ownership of part quality from first article through final inspection.RESPONSIBILITIESSet up and operate CNC lathes and/or milling machines from engineering drawings and job travelersPerform tool changes, offset adjustments, and in-process dimensional inspectionRead and interpret GD&T, tolerances, and surface finish requirements on engineering printsConduct first-article and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and CMM (if applicable)Identify and correct toolpath or programming issues to maintain part quality and cycle efficiencyMaintain accurate job records, traveler documentation, and material traceabilityCommunicate proactively with supervisors on job status, tooling needs, and quality issuesMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with shop safety standardsQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 3 years of experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills in a production or job-shop environmentDemonstrated ability to hold tolerances of ±0.001\" or tighterProficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T calloutsExperience with offset adjustments and basic program editing at the control (Fanuc, Haas, or equivalent)Ability to select appropriate feeds, speeds, and tooling for the material and operationExperience with standard inspection tools — micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, depth micsNIMS credential(s) in CNC Turning or CNC Milling a plus — not requiredAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periodsCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS✦Competitive pay — based on experience and qualifications✦401(k) with 4% company match✦Health insurance — 100% company paid✦Annual performance bonus✦Relocation assistance available for the right candidate| || |*JWC Machine and Fab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all candidates based on skill, experience, and demonstrated ability.• You should be proficient in:GD&TCNC ToolingCNC ProgrammingCAD SoftwareG-CodeCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverManual Machining SkillsHigh School / GEDYou should be proficient in:GD&TCNC ToolingCNC ProgrammingCAD SoftwareG-CodeCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverManual Machining SkillsHigh School / GEDMachines & technologies you'll use:CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks)2D Drawings (AutoCAD)EDM Machine (Wire) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Sodick)Manual LatheCraneCNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia)CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Dmg Mori Seiki)CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Nakamura)Calipers and MicrometersHorizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Toyoda, Dmg Mori Seiki)Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Toyoda)Engine Lathe (Milltronics, Leblond, Colchester, Jet, Sharp, Clausing)