Second Shift Machine Shop Worker

Randstad; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a dependable machinist to join our shop in New York. We value hands-on craftsmanship, safety, and a no-ego environment. If you have 1–3+ years in a machine shop, you’ll fit right in with our team-oriented culture.

The role involves setting up and operating manual or CNC machinery, reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and collaborating with engineers to solve manufacturing challenges. No degree required; second shift with overtime available.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in a machine shop or manufacturing environment (trade school or apprenticeship counts).
• Ability to read technical drawings and tolerances.
• Attention to detail to catch deviations before parts leave the bench.
• Punctual, team-oriented, respectful communication.
• Strict adherence to PPE and shop safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain manual or CNC machines (mills, lathes, saws, grinders).
• Read blueprints and job specifications to plan work sequences.
• Check parts with precision measuring tools to ensure tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot setups, feeds, speeds, and tooling; keep workstation clean and organized.
• Collaborate with machinists, assemblers, and engineers to solve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Calipers

Job description

Are you someone who genuinely enjoys working with your hands, setting up tooling, and transforming raw stock into precision parts? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We pride ourselves on running a clean, well-maintained shop where safety is non-negotiable and good craftsmanship is celebrated. We're looking for a dependable machinist to join our crew. Whether you have years of experience behind a spindle or a solid foundational background looking to level up, you’ll find a supportive, no-ego environment here.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining standard manual or CNC machinery (mills, lathes, saws, and grinders).
• Reading blueprints, shop drawings, and job specifications to plan work sequences and setups.
• Checking parts using precision measuring instrumentsto ensure tight tolerances are met.
• Performing basic troubleshooting on setups, feeds, speeds, and cutting tools.
• Keeping your workstation clean, safe, and organized.
• Collaborating with fellow machinists, assemblers, and engineers to solve manufacturing puzzles.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 1–3+ years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment (trade school or apprenticeship counts).
• Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read technical drawings and understand standard dimensions and tolerances.
• Eye for Detail: You take pride in catching tiny deviations before parts leave your bench.
• Team Mindset: You show up on time, communicate clearly, and treat coworkers with respect.
• Safety First: You wear your PPE, keep chips cleared safely, and keep work areas tidy.

salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

shift: Second

work hours: 4 PM - 4 PM

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Print reading: Interpret engineering drawings,GD&T? symbols, and process sheets.
• Workholding and tooling: Select and secure vises, chucks, fixtures, cutting tools, toolholders, and inserts.
• CNC programming and offsets: Load, verify, and editG-code,set work coordinatesand tool length/radius offsets.
• Cutting parameter optimization: Calculate feeds, speeds, depth of cut, and coolant application for specific stock materials.
• Part execution: Run manual lathes, mills, grinders, or multi-axis CNC machining centers safely and accurately.
• First-piece inspection: Measure and verify the first completed part before launching volume production.
• In-process metrology: Measure dimensions across batches using calipers, micrometers, height stands, and bore gauges.
• Advanced verification: Inspect complex geometric tolerances with optical comparators or a CMM

The essential functions of this role include

• working up to 20 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• CNC
• Machine Operator
• Fabricator
• Moving Material
• Press Operation
• Cutting
• Polishing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• No Degree Required