CNC Machinist & Programmer — GibbsCAM Expert (2nd Shift)

Wilson Machine & Welding Inc; Hillsboro (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Zero bureaucracy

Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance

Relocation assistance

Comfortable work environment

Job summary

A leading machining company in Alabama is seeking skilled machinists to set up, program, and operate CNC machines. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of CNC experience, be proficient in GibbsCAM, and work well within a team. The role involves machining precision parts and requires flexibility to work second shift. Competitive pay and benefits, including relocation assistance and medical coverage, are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience required.
• Ability to program in GibbsCAM or at the machine.
• Comfortable with setups, tooling, offsets, and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machines.
• Machine large, precision parts to tight tolerances.
• Collaborate with a lean team of machinists.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Programming in GibbsCAM

Blueprint reading

Setups and tooling

Experience with mills and lathes

Tools

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Horizontal Boring Mills

Vertical Mills

CNC Lathes

Job description

🔎At a Glance

Company: Wilson Machine & Welding Inc.
Locations: Hillsboro, Decatur, and Cordova, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $1,120 – $1,520/week
Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30 PM – 1:30 AM, Mon–Thurs or Tues–Fri)
Overtime: Yes – Optional, half-day Saturdays available
Experience Level: Mid to Senior
Work Authorization: Open to relocation from Canada (starting 2027) and Australia (now)

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Why This Role Exists

Wilson Machine & Welding is growing fast and needs skilled CNC machinists to help meet rising demand across multiple Alabama facilities. With top-tier equipment, steady workflow, and new fabrication space underway, we’re building a team of independent, experienced machinists who can program, set up, and run jobs with precision and pride.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up, program, and operate a range of CNC machines
• Machine large, precision parts to tight tolerances
• Work from job travelers and blueprints to program in GibbsCAM or at the machine
• Handle a mix of job shop work with varying part sizes and complexity
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment with minimal oversight
• Collaborate with a lean, high-performing team of machinists

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: Horizontal Boring Mills (HBMs), Vertical Mills (3–4 axis), CNC Lathes (Y-axis, 5-axis), VTLs
• Controls: Fanuc and Haas
• CAM Software: GibbsCAM
• Inspection Tools: Standard shop tools for precision inspection

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience
• Ability to program in GibbsCAM or at the machine
• Comfortable with setups, tooling, offsets, and blueprint reading
• Strong experience with mills, lathes, or boring mills
• Willingness to work 2nd shift and contribute to a lean team

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with multi-axis lathes and VTLs
• Exposure to large-part machining or job shop environments
• Familiarity with machining for steel and pipe mill parts

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Steel
• Large castings and pipe mill components

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Wilson Machine & Welding because:

• High pay with lots of overtime (Alabama has no tax on OT!)
• Zero bureaucracy – just skilled people getting the job done
• Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance with family coverage as low as $20–$30/week
• Relocation assistance available – $15K+ provided to the right people — now open to candidates relocating from Canada starting in 2027, and from Australia right now
• Comfortable shop environment with major equipment investment
• New fabrication shop breaking ground soon
• Respect for machinists who can work independently and do it right

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• Pay: $1,120 – $1,520 per week
• Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30 PM – 1:30 AM, Mon–Thurs or Tues–Fri)
• Overtime: Optional, plus half-day Saturdays
• Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage; family plans starting at ~$20/week and drop 50% after 5 years
• Relocation Assistance: Yes – significant support offered
• PTO: Standard paid holidays; vacation begins after 1 year

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