Job description:
Position Overview
We are seeking a CNC Operator to support daily machining operations in a precision manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for operating CNC equipment, following setup instructions, loading and unloading parts, performing basic inspections, maintaining documentation, and supporting consistent production output.
This position is ideal for someone with hands-on CNC experience who can follow established processes, make basic machine adjustments, use precision measuring tools, and work carefully with small, delicate, or high-value components.
Essential Responsibilities
- Operate CNC machining equipment according to approved work instructions, setup sheets, routers, and production priorities.
- Load and unload parts, fixtures, tooling, and materials with proper care and handling.
- Follow established setup instructions and assist with job setups under the direction of a senior operator, lead, or Production Manager.
- Make basic machine adjustments, including offsets, tool changes, and minor control adjustments within approved guidelines.
- Read and follow technical drawings, part specifications, work orders, travelers, and inspection requirements.
- Perform in-process checks using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other standard inspection equipment.
- Identify and report dimensional issues, tool wear, surface defects, machine problems, or process concerns.
- Maintain accurate production records, inspection notes, job travelers, and required documentation.
- Handle fragile, high-value, or precision components according to required safety, quality, and material-handling procedures.
- Support repeatable production by following approved methods and escalating issues before parts are scrapped or reworked.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Follow all posted safety, PPE, quality, traceability, and material-handling requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of CNC operating or machining experience preferred.
- Experience operating CNC equipment in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
- Ability to follow setup sheets, work instructions, travelers, and production documentation.
- Basic ability to read technical drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or similar inspection tools.
- Ability to make basic offsets, tool changes, and machine adjustments within approved procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work carefully with precision parts.
- Ability to communicate machine issues, quality concerns, or material problems promptly.
- Ability to work full-time, on-site in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Experience with Haas CNC equipment or similar CNC controls.
- Experience machining small, delicate, non-ferrous, high-value, or tight-tolerance parts.
- Familiarity with G-code edits at the machine control.
- Experience in precision optics, aerospace, defense, medical, or industrial manufacturing.
- Experience working in an ISO 9001, ITAR-regulated, or quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Basic familiarity with ERP, shop travelers, lot traceability, and production documentation.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This is a paid, full-time, on-site role in a manufacturing environment. The position requires regular work around CNC equipment, tooling, fixtures, materials, and precision components. The employee may spend the workday standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, loading parts, using measuring tools, and operating CNC equipment. The employee must follow all posted safety, PPE, quality, traceability, and facility procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a paid position. Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and business needs. Eligible employees may participate in company-sponsored benefit programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and other benefits, subject to applicable plan documents, eligibility requirements, company policies, and applicable law. The company reserves the right to modify or amend compensation and benefit programs at any time, subject to applicable law.
Standard Disclaimers
At-Will Employment: Employment is at-will. Either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation: The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Other Duties: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.
Export Control Compliance: This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including ITAR. Employment is contingent upon the ability to comply with those requirements.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.
Pay: From $1.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Would commuting daily to Sarasota, FL be an issue?
- How many years of CNC operating or machining experience do you have?
- Are you able to read basic technical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and work instructions?
- Which measuring tools have you used?
- Have you performed in-process inspections to verify part dimensions during production?
- Are you comfortable making basic machine adjustments, such as tool changes, offsets, or minor control adjustments, within approved procedures?
- This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including ITAR. Are you able to comply with applicable export control requirements for this position?
- What are your salary expectations?
- What is your earliest available start date?
Work Location: In person
