CNC Machinist

Oak Ridge Metal Works LLC; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Metal Works LLC is seeking a skilled machinist to operate CNC milling and turning centers, interpret blueprints, and perform precise measurements to tight tolerances. The role requires self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced shop environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a first-year machinist degree or relevant experience, and strong shop math and tooling skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First-year machinist degree; current work experience will be considered.
• Metal fabrication experience.
• Two years machining experience required.
• Must furnish own tools.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to measure and machine to within 0.001 inches.
• Read and follow blueprints and product drawings.
• Shop math for algebra, dimensions and conversions.
• Use geometry and trigonometry to design machines.
• Operate hand and power tools and all machine shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC milling and turning centers.
• Correctly interpret blueprints and product drawings.
• Perform precise measurements and adjust as needed.
• Utilize calipers, micrometers, grinders, drills, files, indicators, height gauges, etc.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and meet production requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Communication

Self-motivated

Precision measurement

Geometry & trigonometry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First-year machinist degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Grinders

Drills

Job description

Description

Principal Duties:

• Setup, program, and operate CNC milling and turning centers
• Correctly interpret blueprints.
• Makes mathematical conversions to figure the measurements of the final product.
• Operates hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, grinders, drills, files, indicators, height gauges, etc.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Works efficiently to meet production requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires a first-year machinist degree, current work experience will be considered also.
• Metal fabrication experience
• Requires two years’ machining experience.
• Must furnish own tools.
• Must be self-motivated to be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to measure and machine to within .001”
• Requires the ability to read and follow blueprints and product drawings.
• Shop math skill is needed to be able to perform algebraic equations and to figure dimensions and convert measurements.
• Uses geometry and trigonometry to design machines.
• Skill is needed to be able to operate hand and power tools, and all machine shop equipment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Proper PPE must be worn at all times.
• Often works under time constraints.
• Works flexible hours to accommodate machine shutdowns and breakdowns.
• Must be able to travel throughout the facility to obtain information needed to perform job functions.