Mill Machinist III - 3rd Shift (Fri-Sun) + $4K Sign-On

Modern Industries; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Modern Industries in Tempe, AZ is seeking a machine operator for 3rd shift (day shift) from Friday to Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The role involves loading/unloading, monitoring feeds, gauges, and quality checks on machined parts, with focus on tool changes and fixture setup. Paid 36 hours for 40; includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

Ideal candidates have strong measurement skills, blueprint reading, SPC awareness, and the ability to adjust machine controls quickly to maintain tolerances.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 6–10 years of experience in a manufacturing context.
• 5S training and advanced blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of SPC charts and production systems.
• Understanding of metallurgy and machine tooling.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, start and stop machine tools.
• Monitor feeds and speeds during machining.
• Inspect gauges and indicators to ensure quality.
• Detect dull tooling and vibrations during operation.
• Measure finished parts and ensure conformance to specs.
• Set up fixtures, tools, and programs for first-run parts.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and tools to fix faults.

Skills

Machining Knowledge

Tool Setup

Gauge Reading

Precise Positioning

Mathematics

Metallurgy

Simple Programming

Probe Routines

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SPC Charts

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Flow Manufacturing

Machine Fixtures

Job description

Modern Industries in Tempe, AZ is seeking a machine operator for 3rd shift (day shift) from Friday to Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The role involves loading/unloading, monitoring feeds, gauges, and quality checks on machined parts, with focus on tool changes and fixture setup. Paid 36 hours for 40; includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

Ideal candidates have strong measurement skills, blueprint reading, SPC awareness, and the ability to adjust machine controls quickly to maintain tolerances.