CNC Machinist II (Mazak) - 3rd Shift

AMETEK, Inc.; Pierceton (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a skilled machinist in Pierceton, IN to set up moderately complex CNC jobs and operate equipment to produce components meeting quality and ISO standards.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting tools, adjusting controls, performing first runs, and verifying dimensions with precision instruments. Candidates should have 3–5 years machining experience and be able to work with minimal supervision in a production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years machining experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of GD&T and G-Codes.
• Ability to operate CNC machines and tooling.
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Set-up moderately complex jobs and operate conventional, CNC, and other machinery to fabricate parts.
• Review blueprints and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select and secure fixtures and tools for machining.
• Adjust controls for speed, feed, coolant, and machine conditions.
• Run trials to verify accuracy and adjust as needed.
• Verify finished work against specifications with precision instruments.
• Assemble parts and perform final checks.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

G-Codes

Problem solving

Multitasking

Team player

Minimal supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Tooling pre-setter

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Location: Pierceton, IN, US, 46562

Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for the set-up of moderately complex jobs and operation of CNC equipment, ensuring that all required processes are completed to produce parts that meet quality and ISO standards. Responsible to assist in the training of personnel as required. May be responsible to operate CMM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set-up moderately complex jobs and operate conventional, special-purpose, and computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machine ability of materials, and layout techniques. Able to run multiple machines at one time.
• Review and understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and tooling pre-setter.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and enter command to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media; observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media, as required.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings to programmed control data ensuring functionality and performance.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media, as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gages, and gage blocks.
• Specializes in setting up and operating machines in a particular machining area (i.e., Swiss lathes, chucker lathes, grinders, mills, wire EDMs, etc.).
• Responsible to assist in the training of personnel, as required.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Complete essential documentation, as required.
• Assure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury.
• Maintain a clean work area and assure safe operation of all equipment.
• Must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.
• Perform and document Operator Preventive Maintenance operations, as needed.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES

• Assist Manufacturing Engineer.
• Assist production in all areas.
• May assist with tooling / fixturing build.
• Occasionally, miscellaneous non-recurring duties such as, but not limited to, packing, shipping, unpacking and sorting, inspection, cleaning, finishing, deburring, etc.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 3-5 years previous machining preferred.

SKILLS

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Complete knowledge of G-Codes.
• Ability to be a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. May be required to climb stairs. Must regularly be able to pull and push up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 50,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].