Position Overview
We're looking for a skilled Milling Machinist to join a growing operation where your craft is genuinely valued. You'll set up and operate manual and CNC milling equipment to produce precision components for a wide range of industrial customers, from prototype to production. Whether you're a seasoned CNC operator or a strong manual machinist looking to grow into CNC, we'll invest in your development and give you work worth doing.
Key Responsibilities
Setup & Operation
- Set up and operate manual and CNC vertical/horizontal milling machines to produce parts per print
- Select and install appropriate tooling, workholding, speeds, and feeds for each job
- Write or Make basic CNC programs for new setups; modify existing programs as needed
- Perform first-article setup approval before running production quantities
- Run multi-operation jobs requiring multiple setups, fixtures, or datum shifts
Quality & Inspection
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T callouts, and work orders with full proficiency
- Inspect parts using precision instruments
- Perform in-process checks to catch deviations before they become scrap
- Execute deburring and finishing operations to meet surface finish requirements
- Document inspection results and communicate non-conformances to the supervisor promptly
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Diagnose and resolve machining issues — chatter, tool wear, dimensional drift, and surface finish problems
- Make real-time adjustments to toolpaths, offsets, and setups to maintain tolerance compliance
- Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to find solutions on challenging or first-run parts
Maintenance & Safety
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on milling equipment to minimize downtime
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation at all times
- Follow all shop safety protocols including PPE, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures
- Report equipment issues or wear patterns before they become failures
Qualifications
Required
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and GD&T without assistance
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments: micrometers, calipers, indicators
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing work right the first time
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods
- Dependable, team-oriented, and motivated to grow
Preferred
- 2+ years of milling experience in a job shop or manufacturing environment
- CNC milling experience — setup, operation, and basic program editing
- Familiarity with Mazak, or similar CNC machining centers
- Experience with multi-axis milling or complex fixturing
- Machinist training, vocational certification, or apprenticeship program completion
What Makes This Role Stand Out
Peterson's is a job shop, which means no two weeks are the same. You'll work on a wide variety of parts, materials, and customer applications. That variety keeps skilled machinists sharp and engaged. Add in a clean, climate-controlled environment, a Monday–Friday schedule, and a team that genuinely cares about doing good work, and this is the kind of shop that serious machinists don't want to leave.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive pay
- Monthly Incentive program
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid lunch break
- Clean, fully climate-controlled shop
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
