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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