Machinist II

Sole Hire; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical and dental

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Incentive bonus opportunities

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Sole Hire is recruiting on behalf of our client, an established international pump manufacturer, for an experienced Machinist II to join their team in Hamilton, NJ. The role focuses on setting up and operating CNC and manual lathes and mills in a clean, temperature-controlled shop, producing precision pump components.

You will read blueprints and GD&T, adjust tooling and offsets, inspect parts for accuracy, and participate in process improvements with an experienced supervisor.

Qualifications

• 4-year certified apprenticeship plus 2 years setup experience OR 5+ years machining setup/operating experience
• Hands-on setup and operation of CNC and/or manual lathes or mills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with precision measuring tools like calipers and micrometers

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual lathes and mills
• Edit machine programs and adjust tooling/offsets as needed
• Machine precision components to engineering specifications
• Inspect completed parts for accuracy and quality
• Read blueprints and GD&T to verify features
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues
• Assist with fixtures, tooling, and process improvements
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Maintain safety, quality, and 5S standards

Skills

CNC setup

Manual lathe

Manual mill

GD&T read

Blueprint reading

Precision tools

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Job Description

Machinist II – Immediate Hire

Location: Hamilton, NJ

Shift: First Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Employment: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Sole Hire is recruiting on behalf of our client, an established international pump manufacturer, for an experienced Machinist II to join their team in Hamilton, NJ.

This is an immediate opening within a small, hands-on machine shop. You'll work in a clean, temperature-controlled facility alongside an experienced supervisor and team producing precision components used in pump manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual lathes and mills
• Edit machine programs and make necessary tooling/offset adjustments
• Machine precision components to engineering specifications
• Inspect completed parts to ensure accuracy and quality
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues
• Assist with fixtures, tooling, and process improvements
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Maintain safety, quality, and 5S standards

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• This is a setup machinist position—not an operator-only role.
• 4-year Certified Apprenticeship + 2 years of setup experience OR 5+ years of machining setup/operating experience
• Hands‑on experience setting up and operating CNC and/or manual lathes or mills
• Ability to perform machine setups with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring tools
• Ability to adjust tooling and work‑piece offsets to maintain accuracy
• Strong machining fundamentals, mechanical aptitude, and attention to quality
• Basic computer and math skills
• Experience with both lathes and mills is preferred, but not required. If you're strong in one and have solid machining fundamentals, the company is willing to train a motivated and coachable machinist on the other.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• First shift – 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Small, experienced team and hands‑on leadership
• Clean, temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to expand your skills across both mills and lathes
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with an established international manufacturer
• Hiring immediately

$26.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits include

• low‑cost medical and dental coverage
• company‑paid life insurance
• paid vacation and sick time
• incentive bonus opportunities
• a 401(k) with company contribution

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.