CNC 5 Axis Machinist Operator

Title: CNC 5 Axis Machinist Operator

Location: Tampa, FL

Compensation: $22–$30 per hour

Job Summary

Seeking a CNC 5-Axis Machinist / Operator to run established jobs on 5-axis machining centers. This role is responsible for producing quality parts, monitoring the machining process, checking dimensions, and communicating issues promptly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate 5-axis CNC machining centers using approved programs and setup instructions.

• Load and unload parts, confirm proper seating and clamping, and monitor machining cycles.

• Perform routine tool changes and approved tool offset adjustments within established limits.

• Check parts at required intervals using calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and other measuring equipment.

• Follow drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements to maintain part dimensions and finish.

• Recognize tool wear, abnormal machine conditions, and parts trending toward tolerance limits; stop and notify the appropriate person when needed.

• Maintain clean machines and work areas and follow all safety procedures.

• Communicate job status, problems, and handoff information to the next shift.

• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor, including department transfers to meet production needs.

Required Skills / Attributes

• Experience operating CNC machining centers; 5-axis experience required.

• Experience with CNC controls preferred.

• Ability to read drawings and use precision measuring tools.

• Understanding of machining practices, tool wear, and dimensional tolerances.

• Ability to follow established processes, work independently, and ask for support when a process moves outside approved limits.

• Aerospace or other tight-tolerance machining experience required.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

• Machining apprenticeship, technical certificate, or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology preferred; equivalent hands-on experience accepted.

• Training or demonstrated experience with CNC controls required.

• Additional training in 5-axis machining, blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection methods is a plus.

• Ability to machine parts to tolerances of ±0.0005 inches.

• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to produce parts to specification.

Physical Job Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and reach throughout an 8–10-hour shift.

• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.

• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.

• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

• Understand and observe all necessary safety procedures, including requirements for safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, machine interlocks, and lifting guidelines for the assigned work area.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including PPO and HDHP options with an HSA and prescription coverage

• Dental PPO insurance

• Vision PPO insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and children

• Critical illness insurance

• Accident insurance

• 401(k) plan with a strong employer match

• Personal retirement advisor

• Generous PTO policy and paid holidays

• Partial tuition reimbursement for job-related classes

• Personal protective equipment reimbursement, including safety glasses and shoes

• Uniform rental service

• Employee events

Compensation: $22–$30 per hour

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons - defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals - are eligible for this position.

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