CNC MILL OPERATOR - NIGHT SHIFT (4:00 PM to 2:30 AM)

Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick Days

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc. in Rochester is seeking a skilled CNC Operator for the Night Shift to run and monitor CNC Mills, verify part quality, and support first-piece inspections.

You will read blueprints, set up machines, deburr parts, measure with calipers and micrometers, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following AS9100 guidelines and the company Quality Management System. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of CNC milling experience;

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience operating CNC Mills.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints; prepare machines for production.
• Perform basic machine setup per specifications and work orders.
• Operate CNC Mills and monitor performance; verify part quality.
• Follow instructions to produce required quantities.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and adhere to guarding rules.
• Deburr parts using hand tools and verify with gauges.
• Move materials using pallet jack as needed.
• Support Quality Management System and AS9100 compliance.

Skills

CNC Mills operation

Blueprints & gauging

Quality inspections

Safety compliance

First-piece inspection

Measuring tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

With over 50 years of excellence, Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc. is a family-owned, Rochester-based leader in advanced CNC machining and custom manufacturing. Our 280,000 sq. ft. facility houses more than 160 CNC machines, including vertical turning lathes, horizontal boring mills, high-speed 5-axis machines, and more! We proudly support industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and power generation with a commitment to quality and innovation. At Precise Tool, we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment built on respect, teamwork, and long-term stability.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Night Shift Group Leader, the CNC Operator - Night Shift position is responsible for operating and monitoring CNC machines to ensure quality, accuracy, and proper machine performance. This includes using precision measuring tools, performing drilling and deburring operations, and completing first-piece and in-process inspections.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Read and interpret blueprints to prepare machines for production.
• Perform basic machine setup according to specifications and work orders.
• Operate CNC Mills, monitor machine performance, and use precision measuring tools to ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Follows blueprints and verbal and written instructions to produce required quantities.
• Adhere to all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Deburr parts using hand grinders, files, roto-burrs and sand cloth.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections to verify parts meet specifications.
• Move raw materials and finished parts using a pallet jack or by hand.
• Promote and support the requirements and principles of the Precise Quality Management System and AS9100.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Holds oneself accountable for doing whatever is needed to meet the commitments made around project outcomes.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directives.
• Ability to work well under pressure, to adhere to deadlines and the ability to be flexible.
• Thorough operational knowledge and skills of specific equipment to be operated, including inspection equipment.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to keep record of time spent and material used.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and gages.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints and be familiar with common machine tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience with operation of CNC Mills

JOB BENEFITS

• Vacation
• Sick Days
• Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

According to the New York Pay Transparency law, pay range for this job is $18.00 - $25.00 / hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ITAR Restricted: This position is restricted to US Citizens, Permanent Residents or Green Card Holders

EOE/AA Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran

Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc. is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact Human Resources at [phone] Ext. 203.

4:00 PM to 2:30 AM

Compensation details: 18-25 Hourly Wage