CNC Machinist
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$27 - $33 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | La Vergne, Tennessee |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer This job pays $11.84 per hour more than the average pay for similar jobs in your area.
$14.25
$18.16
$30.00
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Job Description
Job Description
Overview
We're hiring CNC Machinists for our precision manufacturing shop.
You'll run 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines producing ultra-precise inserts for the machining industry, holding extremely tight tolerances on every part. The work happens in a clean, organized, temperature-controlled facility.
Grinding experience isn't required. If your CNC fundamentals are solid – setups, feeds and speeds, blueprint reading, GD&T — we'll train you on high-precision grinding and advanced multi-axis equipment.
Why Join Us
- Clean, Climate-Controlled Shop: Modern, organized, air-conditioned facility year-round.
- Advanced Machines: Get hands-on experience with 3-, 4-, 5- axis grinding equipment.
Compensation
- $27 – $33 / hr total comp
Hiring on 2nd and 3rd Shift
- 2nd Shift: 3pm – 11pm (M-F)
- 3rd Shift: 11pm – 7am (M-F)
Responsibilities
- Setups: Set up and operate multiple CNC periphery grinding machines.
- Blueprints & GD&T: Read complex prints, GD&T specs, and work instructions.
- In-Process Inspection: Verify tight tolerances with micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
- Program Adjustments: Dial in grinding cycles to maintain process integrity.
- Tooling Maintenance: Maintain and resurface machine tooling as needed.
- Troubleshooting: Solve complex machine problems, collaborating with technical experts.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required:
- 2+ years CNC machining (milling, turning, or grinding)
- Solid fundamentals: tooling, feeds and speeds, setups
- Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience with precision inspection tools
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Commitment to safe work practices
Preferred:
- Exposure to 4- or 5-axis machining
- Basic G-code or CNC programming knowledge
- Aerospace, medical device, or defense industry background
- Grinding experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
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