CNC Machinist 2nd Shift

Burkert New Zealand Ltd.; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp is seeking an experienced machinist to join our high-volume production team. You will read production documents, interpret blueprints, set up machines, and ensure parts meet quality specs using CNC controls.

Familiarity with Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, GD&T, and SPC is preferred. The role offers overtime, weekends, and multiple shifts as production needs dictate, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on machining experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls (Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain).
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, SPC, and in-process inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Reading production documents to produce the relevant product/part.
• Using the EDP tools to ensure supplies of parts and to record quality and fault notifications.
• Checking product/part according to quality specifications to ensure quality.
• Performing maintenance to increase plant availability.
• Producing quality parts to achieve and secure sales.
• Adhering to deadlines to ensure customer satisfaction (service level).
• Continuously optimising processes to boost efficiency (CIP).
• Performing simple setup tasks to reduce downtimes.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

ERP/MRP

Education

Machining apprenticeship

Tools

ERP/MRP

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.