Machinist II

Sole Hire LLC; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical and dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Incentive bonus opportunities

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Sole Hire LLC is seeking a Machinist II for an immediate hire in Hamilton, NJ. The role is a first shift, full-time position in a small, hands-on shop producing precision pump components with a clean, temperature-controlled environment.

You will set up and operate CNC and/or manual lathes and mills, read blueprints and GD&T, and work closely with supervision to ensure accuracy and quality. The team emphasizes safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4-year Certified Apprenticeship plus 2 years of setup experience or 5+ years machining setup/operating experience.
• Hands‑on experience setting up and operating CNC and/or manual lathes or mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual lathes and mills.
• Edit machine programs and adjust tooling/offsets.
• Machine parts to engineering specs and inspect for quality.

Skills

Setup experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining fundamentals

Quality mindset

Education

4-year Certified Apprenticeship

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.