Senior CNC Machinist

laborup; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Job summary

laborup in the Birmingham, AL area is hiring a Senior CNC Machinist for the 2nd shift to independently set up, edit, and operate CNC mills, lathes, and grinders while producing precision components to tight tolerances.

You will read blueprints and GD&T, select tooling and offsets, program edits with G-code/M-code, perform first-piece and in-process inspections, troubleshoot issues, and mentor less experienced machinists to uphold quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes; manual machining experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Working knowledge of G-code and M-code.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, feeds and speeds, and material properties.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, and ID micrometers.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• GibbsCAM 3D experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision machining equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Select tooling, establish offsets, and make machine adjustments or program edits using G-code and M-code.
• Produce precision components while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, ID micrometers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and identify equipment concerns.
• Accurately document production information and communicate issues with supervisors and teammates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support and mentor less experienced machinists as needed.

Skills

CNC machining

Setup & operation

G-code / M-code

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Machining tolerances

Mentoring

Tools

GibbsCAM

Job description

We're hiring aSenior CNC Machinistto join our 2nd shift team in the Birmingham area. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist who can independently set up, edit, and operate CNC equipment while producing precision components to tight tolerances.

You'll take ownership of the machining process from setup through final inspection, making tooling and machine adjustments as needed while ensuring every part meets quality standards. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys solving machining challenges and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Schedule: 2nd Shift

Pay: $34-35/hr

What You'll Do:

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision machining equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Select tooling, establish offsets, and make machine adjustments or program edits using G-code and M-code.
• Produce precision components while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, ID micrometers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and identify equipment concerns.
• Accurately document production information and communicate issues with supervisors and teammates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support and mentor less experienced machinists as needed.

• 4+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes; manual machining experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Working knowledge of G-code and M-code.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, feeds and speeds, and material properties.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, and ID micrometers.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• GibbsCAM 3D experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Direct Hire
• Health, vision, and dental
• 401k