CNC Machinist
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CNC Machinist at a Tulsa-based precision industrial equipment manufacturer, operating 2-axis lathes through 5-axis mills and mill-turns in a high-mix, low-volume shop. Responsibilities include setups, work coordinate and tool offset programming, first-article inspection using manual metrology tools, blueprint and GD&T reading, production scheduling, and real-time troubleshooting.
About this role
We're hiring CNC Machinists for our precision industrial equipment manufacturer.
We build advanced custom equipment for the construction and utilities industries in a climate-controlled, high-mix, low-volume shop. You'll run everything from 2-axis lathes to 5-axis vertical and horizontal mills and mill-turns.
Whether you're fresh out of trade school or bring 15 years of complex setup experience, we'll train you on our machines and align your pay to your capability — with a real path onto bigger, more advanced equipment over time.
Why Join Us
- Real Training: Move from dedicated setups to complex 5-axis work over time.
- Trusted Local Brand: Tulsa manufacturer known for custom construction and utilities equipment.
- Rapid Raises: Profit sharing and pay that moves with your capability.
Compensation
- $26 – $30 / hr
- $4,000 sign-on bonus
- Profit sharing + rapid raises
Hiring on 2nd and Weekend Shift
- 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM (4 x 10s)
- Weekend Shift: Friday – Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (3 x 12s)
Responsibilities
- Setups: Load fixtures and tooling, then select the correct machining program.
- Offsets: Set work coordinates and tool offsets for each new job.
- First Articles: Size in first parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators.
- Blueprints: Read complex drawings, symbols, and GD&T tolerances.
- Production: Meet assigned run times while holding strict specifications.
- Troubleshooting: Resolve programming and operational issues at your machine in real time.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- 1+ years of CNC mill and/or lathe experience
- Ability to measure dimensions with manual tools
- Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality
- Desire to grow into setup-heavy work
Preferred
- 3+ years of CNC machining experience
- Experience running multi-axis mills or mill-turns
- Ability to perform your own setups and tear-downs
- Experience performing first-article inspections
- Ability to read GD&T and complex blueprints
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume shops
- Comfort troubleshooting programs at the machine
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company match
- 3 weeks of PTO + holidays
- Profit sharing
- Sign-on bonus over $4,000
Skills
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