CNC Machinist 1

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.

Jackson (MO)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Greenbrier Central, LLC seeks a CNC Machinist I to operate a range of manual and CNC machines, fabricating parts to tight tolerances. You will read blueprints, inspect parts with precision gauges, and work to production standards in a safety‑driven environment.

The role involves closely monitoring equipment, making tool adjustments, and collaborating with team members to meet quality targets. Training provided for growth within the department.

Qualifications

6+ months experience operating various types of manual or CNC machinery (lathes or mills).
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructions.
Ability to work in a team or independently.
Knowledge of advanced machine operation and mechanical knowledge machinery.
Ability to effectively use measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, angle gauges, and tape measures.

Responsibilities

Safely operates manual and CNC machinery
Monitors quantity output and proper operation of mechanical equipment
Makes mechanical adjustments to machines and tooling to ensure parts meet quantity and quality requirements
Verifies and audits quality utilizing proper measurement and inspection devices.
Uses hand tools such as wrenches, air and electric tools.
Reads drawings and follows production standards.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Independent work

Mechanical knowledge

Measuring devices use

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Angle gauges

Tape measures

Job description

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

A CNC Machinist I operates a variety of machinery to fabricate component parts to meet close and complex tolerances using tools, including but not limited to, mills, lathes, CNC lathes, vertical and horizontal machines.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Safely operates manual and CNC machinery
Monitors quantity output and proper operation of mechanical equipment
Makes mechanical adjustments to machines and tooling to ensure parts meet quantity and quality requirements
Verifies and audits quality utilizing proper measurement and inspection devices.
Uses hand tools such as wrenches, air and electric tools.
Reads drawings and follows production standards.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

6+ months experience operating various types of manual or CNC machinery (lathes or mills)
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructions
Ability to work in a team or independently
Knowledge of advanced machine operation and mechanical knowledge machinery.
Ability to effectively use measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, angle gauges, and tape measures

Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalency test/GED
1+ years experience in machine operation or manufacturing experience

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.

This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.

Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Bend: Frequently
Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
Crawl: Not Applicable
Climb: Not Applicable
Reach Forward: Occasionally
Reach Upward: Occasionally
Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Occasionally
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Occasionally
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

Know Your Rights. Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.

Job Locations

US-MO-Jackson

2026-4357

Company

Greenbrier Central, LLC

Position Type

Regular Full-Time