CNC Machinist 2nd Shift

Christian Bürkert GmbH; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp, a world-leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology with a strong US presence, seeks a skilled machinist to join our production team in Huntersville, NC.

You will read production documents, set up machines, perform CNC turning/milling with Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhain controls, and ensure parts meet blueprints, GD&T and SPC requirements while supporting on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on machining in high-volume production (medical, aerospace, automotive, or industrial sectors preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls (Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain).
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, SPC, and in-process inspection methods.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and electronic data entry a plus.
• Ability to interpret complex work instructions and adjust processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

SPC

In-process inspection

CNC machining

ERP/MRP knowledge

Education

Technical trade school or machining apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc CNC

Siemens CNC

Heidenhain CNC

Manual machining

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.