CNC Machinist - Syracuse, NY

MissionHires; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Vacation and sick time

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Bonus program

Coffee kiosks

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist 1 for its second shift. The role involves setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing 3- and 4-axis CNC mills to produce prototype and low-volume components.

The ideal candidate has strong setup and programming knowledge, careful quality inspection practices, and a commitment to safety. Benefits include holidays, vacation, 401(k), life insurance, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC machining experience including setup and optimization of CNC centers.
• Experience setting up and operating 3- and 4-axis CNC mills.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC mills per instructions.
• Select fixturing, tooling, and parameters to produce precise parts.
• Operate milling centers for prototype and low-volume production.
• Verify part accuracy using precision measuring tools per quality plans.
• Troubleshoot issues and adjust processes for performance and accuracy.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Maintain production records and communicate needs across shifts.
• Train and mentor junior machinists with best practices.
• Follow quality, safety, PPE, and conduct requirements.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC milling machines

Measurement equipment

Job description

MissionHires is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist 1 for its second shift. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing 3- and 4-axis horizontal and vertical CNC machining centers to produce precision-machined prototype and low-volume production components. The ideal candidate brings strong CNC setup and programming knowledge, careful quality inspection practices, and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, work instructions, and quality plans to set up and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC mills.
• Select and install appropriate fixturing, tooling, and machining parameters to produce compliant precision-machined parts.
• Operate horizontal and vertical CNC machining centers for prototype and low-volume production work.
• Verify part accuracy using precision measuring tools and equipment in accordance with documented quality plans.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make real-time adjustments to improve machining performance, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Perform routine and preventive machine maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and coordinate repairs when needed.
• Maintain complete production records and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs between shifts.
• Train and mentor junior machinists by sharing machining knowledge and best practices.
• Follow all quality assurance, safety, PPE, housekeeping, attendance, and company conduct requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of CNC machining experience, including setup, operation, and optimization of CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers.
• Experience setting up and operating 3- and 4-axis CNC mills.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and programming principles.
• Ability to edit and/or write basic machining macros.
• Ability to quickly identify and troubleshoot machining problems during approval and production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, with a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality precision parts.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and remain on your feet for extended periods; reach, stoop, and kneel; and lift up to 35 pounds as needed.
• Ability to train on first shift before transitioning to second shift, as needed.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $27.00 to $36.00 per hour, plus a 10% second-shift premium above the base rate.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) plan.
• 100% company-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental short-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, accident, cancer, and critical care insurance.
• Bonus and employee referral programs.
• Safety awards.
• Free daily coffee available at multiple employee coffee kiosks.