Senior Machinist: CNC & Manual Milling/Lathe

Sonoco; College Heights (SC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company to

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Hartsville, SC is seeking a skilled Machinist to operate and program NC mills, set up fixtures, and inspect parts with precision. You will read blueprints, apply GD&T, and work with Esprit or MasterCam when possible.

You’ll collaborate across shifts, maintain safety practices, and adapt to changing workloads, with overtime as needed. A minimum of 5 years in machine shop environments is preferred; a technical degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with manual lathes, mills and grinders.
• Proficient in NC milling programming and setup.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T.
• Familiar with Esprit or MasterCam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program an NC Mill; set up machines and fixtures.
• Know speeds/feeds for various materials and tooling.
• Read standard and metric drawings; inspect parts with micrometers and calipers.
• Maintain safety standards and document shift handoffs.
• Willing to move between machines as workloads shift.

Skills

NC programming (G-code)

Manual lathe experience

Manual milling experience

Manual grinder experience

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading (standard & metric)

Esprit or MasterCam experience

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree in Machine Shop

Tools

Esprit

MasterCam

Job description

Sonoco Hartsville, SC is seeking a skilled Machinist to operate and program NC mills, set up fixtures, and inspect parts with precision. You will read blueprints, apply GD&T, and work with Esprit or MasterCam when possible.

You’ll collaborate across shifts, maintain safety practices, and adapt to changing workloads, with overtime as needed. A minimum of 5 years in machine shop environments is preferred; a technical degree is a plus.