CNC Machinist Mill 2nd shift

Masterbilt, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Masterbilt, Inc. seeks a skilled CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and mills in our Indiana facility. You will read blueprints and GD&T, develop fixturing, and ensure quality while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team. This on-site role offers ongoing learning and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience: 2 years.
• CNC machining: 2 years preferred.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying orders, blueprints, materials, specs, and GD&T.
• Program lathes and mills with tooling, offsets, and conditions.
• Set up mills with chucks, tools, and fixtures.
• Develop fixturing and work-holding devices.
• Monitor quality, troubleshoot, and adjust processes.
• Document production and quality logs.
• Maintain equipment and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint interpretation

CNC machining principles

Lean manufacturing

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school 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