Experienced Heavy Industrial CNC Machinist

Josh Pros LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC in North Charleston, SC is seeking a dedicated machinist to operate precision tools and machines on-site. You will fabricate and shape metal parts, read blueprints, and ensure accuracy with gauges and inspection tools.

This role requires safe handling, ability to work overtime, and coordination with plant personnel. Experience with lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and related equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating precision tools and machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Adhere to safety rules and procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Use precision tools and equipment such as lathes, manual milling machines, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and band saws.
• Fabricate and shape metal parts and tools.
• Select, align, secure, and remove fixtures and cutting tools on machines.
• Read and interpret drawings/blueprints; determine required tools for tasks.
• Work overtime evenings/weekends as needed and coordinate with plant staff.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Tool selection

Team communication

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drill presses

Hydraulic presses

Band saws

Job description

Client: A client in the manufacturing industry

Location: North Charleston, SC

Work mode: On-site

Work authorization: US Citizen (Only)

Relocation: Not available

Openings: 1

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathes, manual milling machines, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
• Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal
• Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints of work to be performed and follows instructions
• Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given tasks
• Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
• Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Ability to track parts and jobs in Travelers
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
• Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Machining Skills

• Familiarity with the use of: Heavy Industrial Lathes, Grinders, Boring Mills, Planers, and Portable tools
• Turn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, Polish and Threading machine processes
• Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)
• Forklift and Crane experience preferred