Lead CNC Machinist: Precision, Mentoring & Production

WILMINGTON MACHINERY LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Wilmington Machinery LLC. seeks an experienced CNC Machinist in Wilmington, NC. The role covers setting up, verifying programs, and operating CNC mills and lathes, with collaboration across machinists to meet quality and production goals.

You will train and mentor less experienced staff, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate workflow to maintain tight tolerances and safe work practices in a hands-on shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, or completion of an accredited machining or skilled trades program preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of CNC machine tools using programs and tooling generated from CAD/CAM systems.
• Load, verify, and adjust tooling, fixtures, offsets, and machine programs to ensure accurate machining operations.
• Verify machining programs and tooling strategies prior to and during production.
• Run production jobs while maintaining precise tolerances, quality requirements, and production expectations.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Monitor tooling performance and replace or adjust tooling as necessary to maintain quality and productivity.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and GD&T.
• Troubleshoot complex machine, tooling, programming, and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain production.
• Assist with complex setups and machining assignments as needed.

Skills

CNC setups

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Inspection equipment

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical machining program (preferred)

Tools

Gibbs Cam

Fusion 360

CAD/CAM

Haas CNC

Job description

Wilmington Machinery LLC. seeks an experienced CNC Machinist in Wilmington, NC. The role covers setting up, verifying programs, and operating CNC mills and lathes, with collaboration across machinists to meet quality and production goals.

You will train and mentor less experienced staff, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate workflow to maintain tight tolerances and safe work practices in a hands-on shop environment.