MPI Calera - CNC Machinist I-II 2nd Shift

McWane Pipe & Industrial; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

McWane Pipe & Industrial in Calera, Alabama, is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate and maintain CNC machines. Responsibilities include setting up, machining, and checking products while ensuring quality and productivity. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience and will work in a safe and collaborative environment.

The position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and optional overtime. This is a second shift role, Monday to Thursday from 2 PM to 12:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Participation in a CNC Machining program.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC machines.
• Monitor production quality and maintain safety standards.
• Assist in loading and unloading parts.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measuring

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associates in a technical field

Tools

CNC Machines

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

The CNC Machinists will operate CNC machines (lathes, VTL and mills). The Machinist's primary responsibilities will be to set up, machine and check products, and keep production items running through the machine areas with quantity and quality acceptable to company standards. They must demonstrate acceptable levels of productivity by running equipment at a production pace and complete changeovers in a timely manner. May also perform additional responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, cell support, finishing, and polishing. The Machinist will work closely with the quality department and project coordinators.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Wears appropriate PPE, which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Proactively promotes the McWane Way Principles
• Responsible for loading and unloading parts, deburring parts, and starting and stopping machine
• Works under supervision, demonstrating a desire to and actively learning how to read blueprints, use appropriate measuring devices, and change, manipulate, and insert programs
• Change inserts, touch off tools, load new fixtures, and pull up accurate pre‑written programs
• Modifying basic G‑code and operation of CNC equipment and manual machines
• Maintaining shop equipment
• Maintaining stock materials and supplies to perform day‑to‑day tasks
• Demonstrate quality craftsmanship with a desire to produce the best quality components possible
• Demonstrate a keen sense of continuous improvement to produce things quicker and better
• Responsible for fluid level maintenance of the assigned machine while in operation
• Follow all company policies with special regard to safety, quality control, regulatory and materials handling
• Receive individual training and mentorship on operations of CNC equipment. Set up machines, lathes, mills or other machining centers for the production of products. Training on regulatory requirement and current documentation practices
• Participate in ongoing process improvements
• Inspect parts to required specifications using precision measuring devices
• Record production and maintain count cards
• CAM programming preferred
• CNC machining complex and high precision parts in metal and plastic
• May perform additional cell responsibilities as required

Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and determine and distinguish color

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a CNC Machinist role
• Enrolled in or participating in a CNC Machining program
• High school diploma/GED required
• Associates or higher in a technical field preferred
• Computer skills required

Position Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some of the physical requirements
• Must be able to meet and adhere physical requirements as well as adhere to wearing the appropriate PPE (steel‑toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection and mask)
• Will be required to work in the following conditions: heat, cold, noise, and vibration
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes
• Must have the ability to operate forklift or overhead crane
• Will be required to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance

Additional Information

Shift Hours: Monday – Thursday, 2 pm – 12:30 am (2nd Shift)

Shift Differential: $3 per shift

Benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, a weekly pay schedule, a 401(k) plan, company health insurance plans, education assistance, a wellness program, and an employee assistance program.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Discrimination Statement

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (including same‑sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and other legally protected status). McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by the supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.