Top 50 Entry level machine operator Jobs in Nashville Tn

CNC Machinist
Laborup Manufacturing —La Vergne, TN
- Up to $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Trade school
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Production Machine Operator (8 and 12-Hour Shifts)
Bridgetown Natural Foods —Mount Juliet, TN
- $19 - $20 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- English
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Machine Filler Operator 3rd Shift
Purity Dairy —Nashville, TN
- $23.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Machine Filler Operator 2nd Shift
Purity Dairy —Nashville, TN
- $23.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Card Production Machine Operator
Fiserv —Nashville, TN
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Machine Operator
Sealed Air —La Vergne, TN
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Online Application
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Data entry
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2nd Shift Production Operator
Cardinal Health —La Vergne, TN
- $20.00 - $20.60 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- No degree
- Military encouraged
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Class One Machine Operator
Mid South Wire —Nashville, TN
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- No experience needed
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Sheet Metal Apprentice
Lee Company —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Urgent Care
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Machine Operator (1ST SHIFT)
White Cap —Smyrna, TN
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Welding
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Batch Operator
PAULO PRODUCTS COMPANY —Nashville, TN
- $21.17 - $24.78 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- No high school diploma
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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CNC Operator
Sandvik —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- No travel
- Communication skills
CNC Operator
GWS Tool Group LLC —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- No travel
- Communication skills
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Tooling Machinist 2nd Shift
Lasko Products —Franklin, TN
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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Machine Operator I (2ND SHIFT)
White Cap —Smyrna, TN
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Layout Machinist and Router Operator
NWI Aerostructures —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Entry level
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Inserting Operator-day & night shift
SFX America —La Vergne, TN
- Urgently hiring
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Production Operator
Magnera Corporation —Old Hickory, TN
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Forklift
Auto Clamp Machine Set-Up Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift
Ideal Tridon —Smyrna, TN
- $22.75 - $25.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
STAMPING PRESS OPERATOR
Allegiant Manufacturing —Gallatin, TN
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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CNC Machinist

Laborup Manufacturing
La Vergne, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
Up to $35 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Measurement-based inspection
Grinding machine operation
Grinding tools
Quality inspection
Manufacturing
CNC machine setup

Full Job Description

Overview:

Join a world-renowned leader in the machining and tooling space at the cutting edge of precision manufacturing. We are seeking CNC Machinists for multiple openings across all three shifts, featuring generous shift differentials for our off-shift teams.

Whether you are an industry veteran with ten years of set-up and precision mastery or a motivated operator with a year of hands-on experience, we recognize top-tier talent at every level and are prepared to compensate accordingly.

If you are ready to align your career with a vaulted brand that values technical intuition and precision, we want to hear from you.

Compensation

$26 - $35 / hr total comp
$26 - $32 / hr base

Shift Differentials

$2.00 / hr shift differential on 2nd shift
$3.00 / hr shift differential on 3rd shift

Shift

1st Shift: 7am - 3pm
2nd Shift: 3pm - 11pm
3rd Shift: 11pm - 7am

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off and paid holidays

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain multiple CNC 3- and 4-axis periphery mills, lathes, and grinding machines to produce precision components
Read and interpret complex blueprints, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications, and work instructions
Perform in-process inspections using precision tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.) to verify tight tolerances
Load and off-load inserts, gage dimensions, scope visual characteristics, and record inspection results on route carts
Make necessary adjustments to unique grinding programs to dial in cycles and maintain process integrity
Maintain tooling used in machines, resurfacing as needed Separate scrap from good inserts and document accurately, scanning correct production information
Troubleshoot moderate to complex problems, collaborating with technical experts as needed
Support continuous improvement efforts to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency
Train new operators when required
Adhere strictly to all safety and quality procedures in a clean, organized, temperature-controlled work environment

Qualifications

3+ years of CNC machining experience (milling, turning, or grinding)
Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, feeds/speeds, and setup processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Experience with quality inspection tools and verifying tight tolerances
Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to working safely
Ability to stand for approximately eight hours per shift, with intermittent walking, reaching, bending, and sitting
Ability to safely lift and move trays weighing up to 33 pounds
Preferred: Exposure to 4-axis or 5-axis machining environments
Preferred: Basic understanding of G-code or CNC programming
Preferred: Background in precision manufacturing industries (aerospace, medical device, defense, etc.)

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

How many years of CNC experience do you have? What brands of mills and lathes?
How many years of manual machining do you have? hat brands of mills and lathes?
Tell me about some of the parts you've machined entirely from blueprints. How do you break down a part into the individual steps required to machine it?
Can you handle all of your own set ups and validations? Tell me about a complex set up that you've set up end to end recently.
What is your experience level with GD&T?
Do you have an associates or equivalent degree in Machine Tool Technology from a technical school like TCAT? If not, are you currently enrolled in such a program?
Which of our 3 shifts would you be comfortable working? (1st, 2nd, 3rd, some, all)

Work Location: In person

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entry level machine operator jobs in nashville tn

CNC Machinist

Production Machine Operator (8 and 12-Hour Shifts)

Machine Filler Operator 3rd Shift

Machine Filler Operator 2nd Shift

Card Production Machine Operator

Assistant Machine Operator

2nd Shift Production Operator

Class One Machine Operator

Sheet Metal Apprentice

Machine Operator (1ST SHIFT)

Batch Operator

CNC Operator

CNC Operator

Tooling Machinist 2nd Shift

Machine Operator I (2ND SHIFT)

Layout Machinist and Router Operator

Inserting Operator-day & night shift

Production Operator

Auto Clamp Machine Set-Up Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift

STAMPING PRESS OPERATOR

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