CNC Machinist Mill

Masterbilt Inc; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Masterbilt Inc in South Bend, IN, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC vertical mills and lathes. You will contribute to producing precision parts while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to read drawings and GD&T, and hands-on skills with tooling, fixturing, and lean manufacturing. This is a full-time, on-site position offering opportunities for skills growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• 2 years manufacturing experience; CNC machining preferred (2 years).
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Program, set up, and operate lathes and mills.
• Develop fixturing and tooling for proper work holding.
• Maintain safety, quality, and production logs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint interpretation

Lean manufacturing

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Technical writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Milling

Job description

Description

Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) vertical milling machine. Maintains safety and quality standards, keeps proper documentation, and maintains equipment and supplies to support the achievement of Masterbilt’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role

• Plans machining by studying work orders, part blueprints, materials, specifications, engineering plans, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Programs lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, and indicating vices.
• Develops fixturing designs and tools for proper work holding
• Maintains specifications by observing operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Core Values that Apply to All Positions:

• Safety Focused
• Tenacity
• Hard Work
• Selflessness Teamwork
• Peaceful Coexistence
• Patience
• Perseverance

Equipment Used:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing systems/cabinets and fax machines.

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

• The employee is regularly exposed to an office and manufacturing environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments, such as safety glasses.
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
• Travel: Limited, less than 5%

Requirements

Position Requirements:

A. Education: High school or equivalent

B. Experience: Manufacturing: 2 years

CNC Machining: 2 years (Preferred)

C. Certification(s): N/A

D. Functional Skills: -Must have strong attention to detail

- Fundamental knowledge of CNC machining/manufacturing machining principles

-Maintains professional and technical knowledge

-Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints

-Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude

-Fundamental knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques

-Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential

E. Technology Aptitude/Skills: Proficient at CNC Lathe machines

F. Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong ability to create/write work instructions and train others.

G. Leadership/Behaviors: Solid collaboration skills, ability to listen to ideas, others, and implement the best enhancements, ability to work with others, be open minded to ideas and try new things. Ability to be positive, conceptualize, and initiate projects effectively. Versatility/flexibility is also key to perform various portions of multiple projects.

H. Culture Match Behaviors: Respectful, honest, and steady personality who handles situations with optimism yet holds people accountable; good listener who can be flexible and invoke great ideas to make the best decisions and agile to move from project to project, or department, to help the organization grow and develop.

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, as required for travel in the role
• Ability to stand for up 6-8 hours in one session
• Ability to sit at desk for 2+ hours per day
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen as needed throughout the day
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow as needed throughout the day
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
• Ability to listen to customers, employees and peers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, squat, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 75 lbs. sporadically