CNC Machinist 2nd Shift

Bürkert Werke; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp in Huntersville, NC, seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to read production documents, set up and operate machines, and produce quality parts in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on machining, proficiency with Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain controls, and strong GD&T/SPC knowledge; overtime and multiple shifts may be required; the company offers a comprehensive benefits package and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Technical trade school or machining apprenticeship completion is preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on machining in high-volume production.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls: Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhain.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and SPC proficiency.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data entry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read production documents to produce the relevant part.
• Use ERP/MRP tools to ensure supplies and record quality data.
• Check parts against quality specs and maintain quality standards.
• Perform machine maintenance to increase plant availability.
• Produce quality parts to meet sales targets.
• Adhere to deadlines to maintain service levels and shift goals.
• Continuously optimize processes to boost efficiency.
• Perform setup tasks to reduce downtimes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

SPC

Safety focus

Shift flexibility

Education

Technical Trade School or machining apprenticeship certification

Tools

Fanuc CNC

Siemens CNC

Heidenhain CNC

ERP/MRP

Electronic data entry

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: Working with a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees as individuals in more than 30 countries? On a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? If you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reading production documents to produce the relevant product/part.
• Using the EDP tools provided to ensure supplies of parts and to record quality and fault notifications.
• Checking product/part according to quality specifications to ensure quality.
• Performing maintenance in accordance with the machine manual to increase plant availability.
• Producing quality parts to achieve and secure sales.
• Adhering to deadlines to ensure customer satisfaction (service level) - taking flexible time control models into account.
• Continuously optimising processes to boost efficiency (CIP).
• Performing simple setup tasks to reduce downtimes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical Trade School or machining apprenticeship certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands‑on machining experience in a high‑volume production environment (medical, aerospace, automotive, or industrial sectors preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls (Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain) and manual machining operations.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and in-process inspection methods.
• Familiarity with production scheduling systems (ERP/MRP) and electronic data entry a plus.
• Ability to interpret complex work instructions and adjust processes to meet shifting production priorities.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and meeting daily/shift production goals.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and multiple shifts as production needs dictate.

BURKERT CULTURE:

• Burkert USA Corp is a manufacturing and sales organization, that is family owned and was established in the US in 1984. Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.