CNC Machinist II

Sole Hire LLC; Ohio; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical and dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Incentive bonus opportunities

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Sole Hire LLC is partnering with an established pump manufacturer to recruit a CNC Machinist II for their Hamilton, NJ facility. This immediate opening offers a first shift, a clean, temperature-controlled shop floor, and hands-on leadership in a small team producing precision pump components.

The role requires setup exp on CNC and/or manual lathes or mills, ability to read GD&T, and strong attention to quality. Training is available for cross-training on mills or lathes as needed.

Qualifications

• Setup and operate CNC and/or manual lathes or mills.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC/manual machines.
• Ability to read calipers, micrometers, bore gauges and other precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual lathes and mills.
• Edit machine programs and tool offsets.
• Machine precision components to engineering specs.
• Inspect parts for accuracy and quality.
• Read blueprints and GD&T.
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues.
• Maintain safety, 5S standards and housekeeping.

Skills

Setup experience

Reading engineering drawings & GD&T

Machining fundamentals

Attention to quality

Education

Certified Apprenticeship

2+ years machining setup/operating experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Hamilton, United States | Posted on 10/19/2026

Sole Hire is a Recruiting, HR Consulting, and Candidate Connection firm specializing in a wide range of Human Resources & Talent Management services.

Job Description

CNC Machinist II – Immediate Hire

*Lathe and/or Mill Exp Required

Location: Hamilton, NJ

Shift: First Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Employment: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Sole Hire is recruiting on behalf of our client, an established international pump manufacturer, for an experienced Machinist II to join their team in Hamilton, NJ.

This is an immediate opening within a small, hands-on machine shop. You'll work in a clean, temperature-controlled facility alongside an experienced supervisor and team producing precision components used in pump manufacturing.

What You'll Do

Set up and operate CNC and/or manual lathes and mills

Edit machine programs and make necessary tooling/offset adjustments

Machine precision components to engineering specifications

Inspect completed parts to ensure accuracy and quality

Read blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T

Troubleshoot machining and quality issues

Assist with fixtures, tooling, and process improvements

Perform routine equipment maintenance

Maintain safety, quality, and 5S standards

Requirements

What We're Looking For

This is a setup machinist position—not an operator-only role.

Certified Apprenticeship + 1 year of setup experience OR 2+ years of machining setup/operating experience

Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC and/or manual lathes or mills

Ability to perform machine setups with minimal supervision

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring tools

Ability to adjust tooling and work-piece offsets to maintain accuracy

Strong machining fundamentals, mechanical aptitude, and attention to quality

Basic computer and math skills

Experience with both lathes and mills is preferred, but not required. If you're strong in one and have solid machining fundamentals, the company is willing to train a motivated and coachable machinist on the other.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

First shift – 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Small, experienced team and hands-on leadership

Clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment

Opportunity to expand your skills across both mills and lathes

Stable, long-term opportunity with an established international manufacturer

Hiring immediately

$26.00 – $36.00 per hour

Benefits include low-cost medical and dental coverage, company-paid life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, incentive bonus opportunities, and a 401(k) with company contribution.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.