SENIOR CNC BRIDGE MILL OPERATOR — FIRST SHIFT
Talent & Strategy is partnering with am established, reputable local manufacturer to identify an exceptional CNC Bridge Mill Operator for its first-shift manufacturing team.
This opportunity is designed for an accomplished machinist who can take ownership of complex work, perform challenging setups, and consistently produce accurate, close-tolerance components. We are seeking someone who understands the entire machining process—from reviewing the print and planning the setup through machining and final inspection.
This is not an entry-level or machine-tending position. The successful candidate will bring strong bridge mill or comparable large-format CNC experience and the judgment needed to work independently on large, complex, and high-value parts.
What You’ll Do
- Set up and operate CNC bridge mill equipment
- Machine large, complex, and close-tolerance components
- Read and interpret detailed blueprints, specifications, and GD&T
- Plan setups, workholding, tooling, speeds, and feeds
- Establish work offsets and make necessary machine adjustments
- Safely handle, position, and fixture large workpieces
- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
- Inspect completed work using precision measuring equipment
- Troubleshoot tooling, setup, finish, dimensional, and machining issues
- Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and other members of the manufacturing team
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
What We’re Looking For
- Significant CNC bridge mill or comparable large-format machining experience
- Proven ability to perform complex setups independently
- Experience machining large, high-value, or close-tolerance components
- Strong blueprint-reading and shop-math skills
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
- Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and offsets
- Ability to diagnose problems and make sound machining decisions
- Consistent attention to quality, safety, and detail
- Dependable attendance and a professional, team-oriented attitude
- CNC programming or program-editing experience is a plus
Schedule
Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, to be discussed during the interview.
Our client values experienced machinists who understand their craft and take genuine ownership of their work. This is an opportunity to perform challenging, meaningful machining in an environment where skill, judgment, accuracy, and problem-solving are respected.
If you are a high-level bridge mill machinist who takes pride in doing difficult work correctly, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $33.00 - $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
