Computer Numerical Control Machinist

PTS Advance; Alabama; On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Machinist III in Tuscaloosa, AL to operate CNC mills and turning centers on high-tolerance parts, including prototype work. You will read complex blueprints, select tooling, and ensure tight tolerances with precision instruments.

The role is full-time and direct-hire with an established manufacturer, offering hands-on work with mills, lathes, grinders, and CNC centers on real precision parts beyond basic operation.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of hands-on machining experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T comprehension.
• Confidence setting up unproven, first-run parts.
• Solid math fundamentals, including fractions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run CNC milling and turning centers from complex blueprints.
• Machine medium to high complexity parts, including unproven and prototype work.
• Select cutting tools and workholding for a range of materials and processes.
• Hold tight tolerances using calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Deburr and inspect finished parts against spec.
• Log production and process data in the ERP system.
• Weigh in on tooling and process improvements alongside engineering.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

First-run setup

Job description

Precision manufacturing runs on people who can hold a tenth and read a print without hand-holding. If that's you, this is worth a look.

I'm running a confidential direct-hire search on behalf of an established precision manufacturing company in Tuscaloosa, AL for a Machinist III to run CNC mills and turning centers on complex, high-tolerance parts, including prototype and unproven setups.

What you'll do

• Set up and run CNC milling and turning centers from complex blueprints
• Machine medium to high complexity parts, including unproven and prototype work
• Select cutting tools and workholding for a range of materials and processes
• Hold tight tolerances using calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring instruments
• Deburr and inspect finished parts against spec
• Log production and process data in the ERP system
• Weigh in on tooling and process improvements alongside engineering

What you bring

• 6-8+ years of hands-on machining experience
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T comprehension
• Confidence setting up unproven, first-run parts
• Solid math fundamentals, including fractions
• A safety-first, team-first mindset

What's on offer

• $19-$38/hr, pay flexible based on experience
• Full-time, direct-hire role with an established manufacturer
• Hands-on work with mills, lathes, grinders, and CNC centers on real precision parts, not just running buttons