CNC Machinist

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various CNC and manual machines, including horizontal and vertical lathes, for turning, boring, and facing operations.
• Select and install tooling into tool posts, turrets, or indexing heads.
• Mount workpieces manually or using hoists and cranes.
• Perform machining operations on complex parts while minimizing scrap and rework.
• Read and interpret engineering specifications, process drawings, and blueprints.
• Make necessary machine adjustments using dials, switches, and offset/program controls.
• Conduct inspections using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with safety guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years of machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in shop math and the use of precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial gauges).
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Degree in manufacturing technology.
• Thorough knowledge of CNC machine operation, tool offsetting, and basic machine code.

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare options and company-paid life insurance, STD, and LTD.
• 401K program with a 10% employer contribution (100% match up to 5% plus an additional 5% company contribution).
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discount programs.
• Short Term Variable Salary (STVS) based on company performance.

About the Company

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer and one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Reducing friction since 1907, SKF provides essential solutions for machines and products in motion across the globe.