CNC Mill Operator

LJW Solutions; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

LJW Solutions in Irving, TX is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Operator for the night shift (Mon-Thu, 4:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m.). You will set up, operate, and edit programs on large CNC mills and lathes, reading complex drawings to ensure precision on heavy steel components.

The role requires independent work, strict attention to tolerances, and strict safety practices. Overtime Fridays may be required. Base pay is $26–$32 per hour with a $2/hour shift differential.

Qualifications

• At least five years of CNC machining experience.
• Four or more years operating CNC milling machines.
• Four or more years operating CNC lathes.
• Experience machining large steel components.
• Strong CNC setup and program-editing skills.
• Ability to read complex machining and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of tooling, speeds, feeds, offsets and workholding.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience using overhead cranes to handle large workpieces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate large CNC mills, boring mills and vertical turning lathes.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and machining specifications.
• Edit CNC programs to maintain dimensional accuracy and finish requirements.
• Select and install appropriate tooling, fixtures and workholding.
• Machine large steel components and pre-machined parts.
• Monitor cutting conditions and adjust speeds, feeds and offsets.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and other precision instruments.
• Load, position and remove large workpieces using overhead cranes.
• Work with programming personnel to improve machining methods and cycle times.
• Identify tooling, setup or dimensional issues before they affect product quality.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Meet production deadlines without compromising safety or quality.
• Keep machinery and work areas clean, organized and safe.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC setup & edit

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Overhead crane operation

Safety compliance

Tools

FANUC controls

Horizontal boring mills

Vertical turning lathes

Job description

CNC Mill Operator (Night-Shift)Irving, TXShift: Monday-Thursday, 4:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m.Overtime: Fridays as requiredBase Pay: $26–$32 per hourShift Differential: Additional $2 per hour**Company Overview:**Our client is an established steel-fabrication and machining company producing large, precision-engineered components for heavy-industrial customers across the United States.With more than 50 years in operation and over 170 employees, the company combines custom job-shop machining with production manufacturing while maintaining strict safety, quality and delivery standards.Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set up, operate and edit programs on large CNC machine tools.This is a skilled machinist position - not a machine-tending role. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently from complex engineering drawings, selecting tooling, adjusting programs and inspecting precision-machined components.Equipment includes large horizontal boring mills, vertical mills and CNC vertical turning lathes equipped with FANUC controls, rotary tables and automatic tool changers.Key Responsibilities:• Set up and operate large CNC mills, boring mills and vertical turning lathes.• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and machining specifications.• Edit CNC programs to maintain dimensional accuracy and finish requirements.• Select and install appropriate tooling, fixtures and workholding.• Machine large steel components and pre-machined parts.• Monitor cutting conditions and adjust speeds, feeds and offsets.• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and other precision instruments.• Load, position and remove large workpieces using overhead cranes.• Work with programming personnel to improve machining methods and cycle times.• Identify tooling, setup or dimensional issues before they affect product quality.• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.• Meet production deadlines without compromising safety or quality.• Keep machinery and work areas clean, organized and safe.Required Qualifications:• At least five years of CNC machining experience.• Four or more years operating CNC milling machines.• Four or more years operating CNC lathes.• Experience machining large steel components.• Strong CNC setup and program-editing skills.• Ability to read complex machining and mechanical drawings.• Knowledge of tooling, speeds, feeds, offsets and workholding.• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.• Experience using overhead cranes to handle large workpieces.• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy and quality.**Preferred Experience:**• FANUC CNC controls• Horizontal boring mills• Vertical turning lathes• Large vertical mills• Rotary tables and automatic tool changers• Heavy steel fabrication or job-shop machining• Low-volume, high-mix manufacturingYou should be proficient in:CNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverTroubleshooting CNC MachinesMachines & technologies you'll use:CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)Turning LatheCNC Lathe (2-4 axis)Boring MillManual Vertical MillCNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)CNC Lathe (5+ axis)