Machinist - CNC Milling Center

SCHUNK; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching option

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SCHUNK is seeking a skilled CNC Milling Center Machinist to set up and operate multi-axis milling machines, inspect parts, and optimize tooling and fixtures for high-precision tooling and automation components.

The role emphasizes ownership of parts, adherence to drawings and GD&T, collaboration with design engineers, and continuous improvement in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Ability to independently set up and operate CNC multi-axis milling machines
• Experience creating or optimizing CNC programs to meet drawing requirements
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances
• Experience using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications
• Ability to calculate dimensions, tolerances, offsets, feeds, speeds, and material requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, or production issues and maintain workflow
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances to plan machining operations
• Collaborate with engineers to refine machining strategies and improve manufacturability
• Select, build, monitor, and change cutting tools per setup and program requirements
• Install and align fixtures and accessories for accurate, repeatable production
• Develop and adjust programs from drawings and machine data
• Independently set up and operate CNC multi-axis milling machines
• Perform in-process and final inspections to verify specifications
• Take ownership of parts from setup to completion with quality
• Support raw material flow and production readiness
• Maintain organized tools, gauges, and work areas
• Communicate process needs and improvements to supervisors and teams
• Maintain clean workspace and report maintenance issues promptly

Skills

CNC milling

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate degree in machining

Tools

Siemens controllers

Calipers / micrometers

Inspection equipment

Job description

At SCHUNK we drive innovation in automation, clamping technology, and precision engineering worldwide. We have a burning passion for everything that has anything to do with technology! We are fascinated by the way it will change the world of tomorrow. Based on this understanding, we are developing the solutions for today and tomorrow. SCHUNK products stand for quality. Our products are built on all of the expertise and experience we have amassed for generations. Our goal is to get a little bit better every single day as a team.

Primary Purpose of the Machinist – CNC Milling Center

The CNC Milling Center Machinist independently sets up and operates CNC-controlled multi-axis milling machines to produce high-quality tooling, workholding, and automation products in SCHUNK’s modern, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. This role creates and optimizes programs based on drawing requirements while also leveraging existing programs, setup sheets, and collaboration with manufacturing and design engineers to determine the most effective methods for producing high-precision components. Success in this position requires strong ownership of parts throughout the machining operation, organized management of tooling and fixtures, thorough inspection, and clear communication to maintain quality, machine efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

• Interpret technical drawings, GD&T, dimensions, tolerances, and job requirements to plan and execute machining operations.
• Partner with manufacturing and design engineers to refine machining strategies, improve manufacturability, and support new or updated production processes.
• Select, build, monitor, and change cutting tools according to setup and program requirements and machining performance.
• Install and align fixtures, workholding, and accessories to ensure accurate, repeatable, and efficient production.
• Develop programs from drawing requirements and adjust existing programs, machine data, and setup parameters as needed.
• Independently set up and operate CNC multi-axis milling machines.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using inspection sheets and precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Take ownership of parts throughout the machining operation, ensuring quality, accuracy, and completion of all required process steps before moving parts to the next stage.
• Support raw material flow and prepare for upcoming production requirements.
• Keep tools, gauges, fixtures, and work areas organized and production-ready.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and cross-functional teams regarding process needs, improvements, production challenges, and quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace, perform routine machine upkeep, and report maintenance issues promptly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree related to machining preferred.
• 3+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment, with strong hands-on experience in milling operations.
• Ability to independently set up and operate CNC multi-axis milling machines.
• Experience creating or optimizing CNC programs to meet drawing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Ability to calculate dimensions, tolerances, offsets, feeds, speeds, and material requirements.
• Ability to apply geometric and trigonometric concepts to support machining setup, alignment, and inspection.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, or production issues and make sound decisions to maintain workflow and quality.
• Ability to input, modify, and adjust data, offsets, and programs using CNC machine controllers.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Preferred (Plus)

• Previous 5-axis milling experience.
• Background in conversational programming.
• Experience with Siemens controllers.
• Experience working with metric dimensioning and metric gauging.
• Formal GD&T training.

Our Benefits:

• 401(k) & matching option
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off