Senior CNC Machinist — 3rd Shift

Destaco; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Destaco is seeking a Machinist to set up, operate and adjust CNC machines, lathes, drills and grinders to manufacture precision parts. You will read drawings, write CNC programs, set tool offsets, inspect parts, and help train others. Reports to Manufacturing Supervisor and requires 4+ years in manufacturing with CNC experience.

Join a team focused on precision and efficiency, with opportunities to advancing skills and contribute to high‑quality production across diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and programming operations.
• 3–5 years of experience setting up, operating and programming CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines from drawings and instructions.
• Write and edit CNC programs to meet part tolerances.
• Inspect parts and ensure tolerance requirements are met.
• Select tools, speeds, feeds and setups for machining.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot tooling.
• Mentor less experienced machinists as needed.
• Capable of running multiple machines and managing changeovers.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC programming

Reading prints

Math and problem solving

Technical leadership / train others

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Trade School for CNC Machine

Tools

CNC Machines

Job description

Destaco is seeking a Machinist to set up, operate and adjust CNC machines, lathes, drills and grinders to manufacture precision parts. You will read drawings, write CNC programs, set tool offsets, inspect parts, and help train others. Reports to Manufacturing Supervisor and requires 4+ years in manufacturing with CNC experience.

Join a team focused on precision and efficiency, with opportunities to advancing skills and contribute to high‑quality production across diverse applications.