Traveling Large-Format CNC Machinist

STS Technical Services; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking a Traveling Large Machinist in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to support precision manufacturing with large-format CNC equipment. You will program, set up and operate machines from complex blueprints and tight tolerances while meeting production timelines.

The role requires strong blueprint-reading skills, mechanical aptitude, and independence in determining tooling, fixturing, and machining requirements for each job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of related machining experience.
• At least 1 year of CNC programming and setup experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Ability to perform standard and metric calculations.
• Knowledge of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical machining and production problems.
• Ability to work from written, verbal, diagram and schedule instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, manuals, specifications and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining sequences and setup requirements.
• Select existing CNC programs or program parts and tooling setups from scratch.
• Determine tooling requirements based on tolerances, material type, quantity and available resources.
• Measure, mark and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials and workpieces.
• Select, align and secure holding fixtures.
• Select and install cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials for milling operations.
• Select, install and adjust tools in automatic tool-change magazines for lathe operations.
• Prepare and load parts into machining centers.
• Operate machining centers through complete production cycles.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions and out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Adjust machine controls as required.
• Unload completed parts after machining.
• Follow written, verbal, diagram and schedule-based instructions.
• Troubleshoot practical machining and setup issues on the shop floor.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Manual machining

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC milling machines

CNC lathes

Job description

STS Technical Services is seeking a Traveling Large Machinist in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to support precision manufacturing with large-format CNC equipment. You will program, set up and operate machines from complex blueprints and tight tolerances while meeting production timelines.

The role requires strong blueprint-reading skills, mechanical aptitude, and independence in determining tooling, fixturing, and machining requirements for each job.