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Job Title: CNC Machinist Job Description This role involves setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC machining centers, including advanced 5-axis machines, to produce high-quality precision components. You will work from complex blueprints and engineering drawings, perform detailed inspections, and maintain tight tolerances while machining a variety of metals in a climate-controlled environment.
Responsibilities Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC machining centers, including 3-axis and 5-axis machines. Teach tools, load CNC programs, and set or adjust work and tool offsets as required for each job. Select, install, and verify appropriate tooling, fixtures, and work-holding devices for each setup. Perform machine setup verification and conduct first-article inspections to confirm conformance to specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and prints to determine machining requirements. Inspect machined parts to ensure they meet specified tolerances, typically maintaining tolerances of ±0.005". Monitor machining operations and make offset and process adjustments to maintain part quality and production efficiency. Machine a variety of materials, including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, and specialty alloys.
Verify part quality using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges. Perform machine changeovers efficiently to support production needs and minimize downtime. Identify and resolve machining and tooling issues through effective troubleshooting. Essential Skills Minimum 2–5 years of CNC machining experience. Proven experience setting up and operating 3-axis CNC mills.
Proven experience setting up and operating 5-axis CNC mills. Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings. Ability to interpret GD&T and engineering drawings to ensure accurate machining. Proficiency in setting and adjusting work and tool offsets on CNC machines. Experience teaching tools and loading CNC programs. Strong skills in using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances, typically ±0.005". Hands-on experience machining aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, and specialty alloys. Solid troubleshooting skills for resolving machine, tooling, and process issues. Capability to perform first-article inspections and verify machine setups. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience performing machine changeovers to support varied production runs.
Familiarity with work instructions and standardized shop documentation. Comfort working with a variety of work-holding devices, fixtures, and tooling configurations. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality and safety. Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to refine processes for efficiency. Why Work Here? You will work in a professional, climate-controlled environment that supports precision work and consistent quality.
The organization values skilled trades professionals and offers the opportunity to work with advanced CNC technologies, including 5-axis machining centers. You can expect a focus on quality, continuous improvement, and a setting where craftsmanship and technical expertise are recognized and appreciated. Work Environment The role is based in a climate-controlled machining facility designed for precision manufacturing.
You will work with 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers, using a range of tooling, fixtures, and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges. The environment emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and adherence to documented work instructions and engineering drawings. Dress will align with a typical machine shop setting, including appropriate workwear and safety gear suitable for operating CNC equipment and handling metal materials.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, F