Skilled CNC Machinist: Setup, Programming & Precision

Cogent Analytics; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

7 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Early Friday release

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Machinist I to operate and set up CNC mills and lathes on the production floor in Hickory, NC. The role requires handling complex jobs from print to finished part, with emphasis on tight tolerances and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on machining experience, strong blueprint reading skills (GD&T), and proficiency with both CNC and manual machines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on machining in a job-shop or precision environment.
• Proficiency with CNC mills, lathes, and manual machines.
• Ability to independently set up machines from scratch.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including GD&T.
• Experience with precision measurement and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and water jet independently.
• Plan sequencing and select tooling/fixturing for quality production.
• Complete setups from scratch without pre-built setups; mill programming.
• Read and interpret complex drawings with GD&T; write or edit basic CNC programs.
• Mentor and assist less experienced machinists; coordinate with Shop Foreman.

Skills

Machining experience

Mill programming

CNC & manual machines

Blueprint reading GD&T

Precision measurement

Independent setup

Driver's license

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Machinist I to operate and set up CNC mills and lathes on the production floor in Hickory, NC. The role requires handling complex jobs from print to finished part, with emphasis on tight tolerances and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on machining experience, strong blueprint reading skills (GD&T), and proficiency with both CNC and manual machines.