CNC Machinist / Manual Machinist
Location: Rancocas, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: 5+ years, depending on skill level
Travel: Minimal
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual lathes, manual mills, and other conventional machining equipment as required.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequences.
- Machine components through drilling, milling, turning, boring, and other machining operations.
- Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, attachments, speeds, and feeds based on the material and job requirements.
- Program, edit, and transfer CNC programs as needed, including the use of Fanuc controls and G code/M code for advanced machining assignments.
- Develop custom workholding setups, including cutting and preparing soft jaws when required.
- Machine parts to precise specifications and maintain tight tolerances, including ±0.002 inches when required for applicable assignments.
- Inspect finished components using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Identify machining issues, troubleshoot equipment, make necessary adjustments, and maintain quality standards.
- Perform secondary operations on manual machines and complete preventive maintenance as needed.
- Follow standard operating procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve machining and setup challenges while maintaining production quality.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of relevant machining experience, with more advanced positions requiring 10+ years.
- Hands on experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment. Experience with manual lathes and mills is required for assignments involving conventional machining.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and dimensional tolerances.
- Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling selection, speeds, feeds, and material characteristics.
- Familiarity with CNC programming concepts. Advanced lathe assignments require proficiency with Fanuc controls and G code/M code programming.
- Ability to independently set up and machine parts from start to finish for advanced assignments.
- Experience with precision measurement tools and verifying parts against specifications.
- Knowledge of quality standards, raw material defects, and nonconformance procedures.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical skills, attention to detail, and hand eye coordination.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- High school diploma, vocational training, or equivalent education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a job shop or custom machining environment.
- Experience machining tight tolerance components.
- Experience creating custom workholding setups and preparing soft jaws.
- Familiarity with overhead and jib cranes.
- Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, or boom lifts.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and remain physically active for extended periods.
- Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and in noisy or confined environments, using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Sufficient vision to read technical drawings and inspect parts, along with the ability to hear and follow workplace instructions.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
Employment Requirements
Successful candidates must complete a post offer, pre employment physical examination and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
This is a non smoking work environment, and the employer participates in E Verify.