Mills Machinist Operator 3rd shift- Sign-on bonus

Modern Industries, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Modern Industries, Inc. seeks a Mills Machinist Operator for 3rd shift at our Phoenix, AZ facility. The candidate must bring 10+ years of experience, deep GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with Fanuc controllers and Renishaw probes.

Duties include loading/unloading, tool changes, and running high-precision parts to drawings. The role requires reading blueprints, setting up fixtures, monitoring feeds and speeds, and ensuring parts meet spec with calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience
• Good understanding of GD&T including datum structures
• Familiar with Fanuc controllers and machine probing tools
• Loads, unloads, starts and stops machines
• Maintains tool setup and cycles per drawings
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T specs (ASME Y14.5)
• Works with precision measuring tools for quality checks

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor CNC machines per job specs
• Set up fixtures and tools for first runs and repeat parts
• Adjust feeds/speeds and tooling to meet tolerances
• Inspect parts using gauges, calipers, micrometers to spec
• Troubleshoot machine issues and tool wear promptly
• Maintain clean, organized work area and document cycles

Skills

GD&T

Fanuc controllers

Probes/Renishaw

Machining tools

QA/inspection

ools setup

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Renishaw probe

Job description

Mills Machinist Operator 3rd shift- Sign-on bonus

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: MILLS001480

• Posted : July 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

3001 East Air Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

Description

** Sign on Bonus- $4000

Duties/Responsibilities Machinist:

• Must have 10 + years of experience
• Must have a good understanding and comprehension of GD&T including datum structures
• Fanuc Controllers
• Familiar with machine probing (Renishaw preferred)
• Loads, Unloads, Starts, and Stops Machines.
• Monitors the feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.
• Watches gauges, dials, and other indicators to make sure machines are working properly and workpieces meet quality standards.
• Monitors machines during operation in order to detect dull cutting tools and excessive vibration.
• Measures dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Calculates and sets machine movements according to drawing specs.
• Adjusts machine feeds and speeds, changes cutting tools, and/or adjusts machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if the machine malfunctions.
• Sets up fixtures, tools, and programs for the operation of machines for first run and repeat parts.
• Knowledge of machine tools, including their uses and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Ability to control the operations of machining equipment and systems.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed to perform a job.
• Ability to detect machine errors (i.e. noises, vibrations, etc.).
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors and to find a solution to the problem. Mathematics knowledge, particularly Trigonometry.
• Understanding of Metallurgy. Ability to write simple programs. Extensive knowledge of Probe routines and machine macros.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities of Lathe Machinist:

• Knowledge of machine tools, including their uses and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Ability to control the operations of machining equipment and systems.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed to perform a job.
• Ability to detect machine errors (i.e. noises, vibrations, etc.).
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors and to find a solution to the problem.
• Knowledge of mathematics, particularly Trigonometry.
• Understanding of Metallurgy.
• Ability to write simple programs.
• Basic programming of probes to set work coordinates and dimension verification

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 7-10 years of experience in relevant field.
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing. Training.
• Advanced Blueprint Reading. Documentation and Modern’s Production System.
• SPC Charts and Tools. CNC Program Management. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Machine applications, tooling and fixtures.
• Adjusting boring heads.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to lift pieces with hoists or cranes.
• Ability to work standing for periods of time.

Special Requirements:

• Medical
• Vision
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Pet Insurance
• Legal/ID Shield

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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