CNC Vertical Mill Operator Machinist

Wilcox Industries Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Vertical Mill Operator Machinist to join their team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to homeland defense while working in a collaborative environment. As a key player, you will operate CNC machines, ensure quality standards, and participate in process improvements. Your expertise in machining and ability to read engineering drawings will be essential in producing high-quality parts. With a focus on safety and compliance, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive workplace. If you're ready to take on a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC Vertical Mill machine and monitors for issues.
• Inspects parts to meet quality standards and avoid scrap.

Skills

CNC Machining

Reading Engineering Drawings

Using Precision Measuring Instruments

Problem Identification and Solution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

If you are ready to take on a fresh challenge, grow your career, and contribute to supporting homeland defense and armed services, Wilcox Industries is ready to help you achieve your goals. We are currently seeking full-time CNC Vertical Mill Operator Machinist to work 2nd shift Monday through Thursday (4PM - 2AM). This individual is a trained craftsman or tradesperson who not only operates machine tools but also has the knowledge of tooling and materials required to create set ups on machine tools to cut material into quality product parts. This position runs the CNC Vertical Mill machine, monitors it for problems, and takes corrective action.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reads and sets up basic proven programs and makes minor adjustments without supervision.
• Carries out machine operations as instructed.
• Inspects parts being loaded and unloaded to meet visual and physical quality standards to avoid scrap.
• Works collaboratively with the Vertical Mill Machinists, other machinists, and quality team members to produce quality parts within tolerance and avoid scrap and rework.
• Ensures compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other federal requirements.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to support business needs.

Process Improvement:

• Identifies problems, provides possible solutions, seeks guidance, and participates in corrective action.
• Follows process and/or participates in process improvement and process documentation updates.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Know how to read and understand basic engineering drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gauges to check part tolerances according to drawings.
• Have required precision measuring tools (Caliper, Micrometer).
• Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.
• Wilcox is a U.S. Government defense contractor, and this position requires access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending required.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of the machine.
• Must wear eye and ear protection.

Compensation offered may vary depending upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities