Precision CNC Machining Technician — First/Second Shifts

Contract Industrial Tooling (CIT); Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Contract Industrial Tooling (CIT) is hiring for a CNC machinist to convert engineering intent into precise production parts. You will program, setup, operate, and maintain CNC mills and lathes, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances through disciplined inspection and documentation.

You will plan from blueprints and work orders, troubleshoot processes, and perform first article and in‑process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and fixtures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, machining practices, and tooling.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail with speed and accuracy under tight timelines.
• Strong planning, scheduling, coordination, problem‑solving, and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining steps from work orders, blueprints, and drawings.
• Program CNC equipment: set zero points, tool registers, offsets, and offsets.
• Perform setups: install/adjust chucks, tools, attachments, and vises.
• Load material and run drilling, grooving, turning, and facing operations.
• Monitor for deviations; troubleshoot; adjust offsets or reprogram as needed.
• Conduct first article and in‑process inspections with gauges; record results.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM guidelines and initiate repairs.

Skills

Machine shop experience

Metal fabrication knowledge

Machining practices

Tooling knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Independent work capability

Tools

CNC programming

Job description

Contract Industrial Tooling (CIT) is hiring for a CNC machinist to convert engineering intent into precise production parts. You will program, setup, operate, and maintain CNC mills and lathes, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances through disciplined inspection and documentation.

You will plan from blueprints and work orders, troubleshoot processes, and perform first article and in‑process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and fixtures.