Senior CNC Machinist - MasterCam, Fanuc, Prototyping

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Paid Time Off

Legal Aid

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. in Lakehurst, NJ is seeking aSenior Machinist (CNC) to operate mills, lathes, grinders and related equipment. You will set up jobs, select tooling, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances while adhering to safety and quality standards.

This role requires 10+ years of CNC experience, familiarity with Fanuc controls and MasterCam, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. A strong background in precision machining is essential.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years+ experience with CNC set‑up and operation.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machines in a manufacturing environment; setup of vises, cutters, feeds.
• Ability to produce precision parts with close tolerances.
• CNC programming experience preferred.
• MasterCam experience preferred and beneficial.
• GD&T knowledge and applicability to part tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes to fabricate parts and tools.
• Plan machining by following blueprints, selecting cutters and setting speeds.
• Set up and secure fixtures, align tools and prepare materials.
• Measure workpieces with precision instruments and verify tolerances.
• Monitor feeds and speeds; adjust as needed to maintain quality.
• Report malfunctions and support resolution of machining or quality issues.

Skills

CNC set-up & operation

Manual & CNC machining

Lathes & Mills operation

Tooling selection & setup

Precision measurement & GD&T

CNC programming (preferred)

Tools

Mastercam

Fanuc control systems

Job description

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. in Lakehurst, NJ is seeking aSenior Machinist (CNC) to operate mills, lathes, grinders and related equipment. You will set up jobs, select tooling, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances while adhering to safety and quality standards.

This role requires 10+ years of CNC experience, familiarity with Fanuc controls and MasterCam, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. A strong background in precision machining is essential.