Weekend CNC Machinist / CNC Operator - Day Shift

Belcan Corporation; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking a Weekend CNC Machinist / CNC Operator for Dillon, SC. The role is contract-to-hire with a weekend schedule Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay ranges $20.00–$23.75 per hour, with potential conversion after probation.

The position requires reading blueprints, setting up machines, performing inspections, and maintaining documentation on precision parts. Candidates must have two years of CNC experience and be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on experience operating CNC mills or CNC lathes, or equivalent machining education or military experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, dimensions and tolerance requirements.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers and other precision-measuring instruments.
• Ability to work Friday-Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Ability to work safely for 12-hour shifts while wearing required PPE.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent-resident status is required because of the facility's government-contract work.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, CNC lathes or related machining equipment.
• Manufacture precision parts from blueprints, work orders and process instructions.
• Load parts, fixtures, tooling and established CNC programs.
• Perform machine setups, tool changes and offset adjustments based on experience.
• Complete first-piece and in-process dimensional inspections.
• Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges and other precision-measuring tools.
• Recognize out-of-tolerance conditions and make appropriate corrections or escalations.
• Monitor tooling, coolant, oil levels and machine performance.
• Complete routine preventive-maintenance checks.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
• Follow all plant safety, quality, PPE and 6S requirements.
• Communicate production issues and unfinished work between shifts.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Safety PPE

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Weekend CNC Machinist / CNC Operator - Day Shift

Location: Dillon, SC

Zip Code: 29536

Start Date: As soon as onboarding is complete

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $20.00-$23.75 per hour

Schedule: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Three 12-hour shifts | Four days off each week

Keywords: CNC Machinist, CNC Operator, CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, Weekend Shift, Precision Machining, Dillon SC

What You'll Do

• Operate CNC mills, CNC lathes or related machining equipment
• Manufacture precision parts from blueprints, work orders and process instructions
• Load parts, fixtures, tooling and established CNC programs
• Perform machine setups, tool changes and offset adjustments based on experience
• Complete first-piece and in-process dimensional inspections
• Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges and other precision-measuring tools
• Recognize out-of-tolerance conditions and make appropriate corrections or escalations
• Monitor tooling, coolant, oil levels and machine performance
• Complete routine preventive-maintenance checks
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
• Follow all plant safety, quality, PPE and 6S requirements
• Communicate production issues and unfinished work between shifts

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least two years of hands-on experience operating CNC mills or CNC lathes, or equivalent machining education or military experience
• Ability to identify the machines, controls, axes, materials and parts you have personally worked with
• Ability to read blueprints, dimensions and tolerance requirements
• Experience using calipers, micrometers and other precision-measuring instruments
• Ability to provide specific examples of numerical tolerances you have maintained
• Ability to work Friday-Sunday, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Ability to work safely for 12-hour shifts while wearing required PPE
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 35 pounds
• U.S. citizenship or permanent-resident status is required because of the facility's government-contract work

Preferred Experience

• Independent CNC setup, touch-offs and work coordinates
• Tool, wear, geometry or work-offset adjustments
• First-piece inspection and correction of out-of-tolerance parts
• Speeds and feeds adjustments or basic G-code edits
• Machining stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel alloys, forgings or other demanding materials
• Aerospace, defense, automotive or precision-manufacturing experience
• CNC machining certificate, Machine Tool Technology education or military machining experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Consistent three-day weekend workweek with four days off
• Level II role focused on hands-on CNC mill and lathe experience
• Competitive pay based on demonstrated machining capability
• Precision-manufacturing environment supporting critical industries
• Potential conversion after 520 hours
• Opportunity to build deeper experience in setup, inspection and troubleshooting

Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), education assistance, paid time off, holidays and other paid leave required by law.

Belcan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veterans.