CNC Mill Operator: Programming, Setup & Precision Parts

Cogent Talent Solutions; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Early Friday release

Job summary

Cogent Talent Solutions is seeking a Machinist I for a fast-paced precision machine shop. You will independently set up and run CNC mills, lathes, and water jet equipment, taking ownership from print to finished part.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on machining, strong blueprint reading with GD&T, and experience with precision measurement. You will mentor peers and contribute to safe, organized shop operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on machining in a job-shop or precision environment.
• Proficiency with CNC mills, lathes, and manual machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, and water jet equipment independently.
• Plan job sequencing and select tooling/fixturing for efficient production.
• Complete setups from scratch without pre-built setups.
• Mill programming: write/edit basic CNC programs and offsets.
• Read/interpret complex drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Perform in-process and final inspections with micrometers, calipers, CMMs.
• Mentor less experienced machinists on setup and machining techniques.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow PPE procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Lathes

Water Jet

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Mill Programming

CMM Inspection

Tooling & Fixturing

Mentoring

Driver's License

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Cogent Talent Solutions is seeking a Machinist I for a fast-paced precision machine shop. You will independently set up and run CNC mills, lathes, and water jet equipment, taking ownership from print to finished part.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on machining, strong blueprint reading with GD&T, and experience with precision measurement. You will mentor peers and contribute to safe, organized shop operations.