CNC Machinist

Title: CNC Machinist/Programmer

Location: Winston Salem, NC – 100% Onsite

Duration and hire type: Direct Hire

Overview: Sterling Engineering / Staffing is currently looking for a CNC Machinist/Programmer for one of our clients in the Winston Salem, NC area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.

Hourly Rate: $26/hr and Up

Benefits: Benefits from Day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 Paid Holidays, 2 Weeks Vacations, 401(k), etc.

Job Description:

Responsible for programming and operating CNC (Computer numerical control) machinery. This process is used to run many different types of machinery, including grinders, lathes, mills and routers. This machinery cuts, drills, grinds and shapes a variety of materials, from metal to plastic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with company safety policies

Program CNC machines to perform the task needed and monitor work to ensure compliance

This is to include setting and adjusting mills and lathes, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, conditional switches, and calculating requirements

Train others in the proper set and operation of machines in a safe and efficient manner

Operate multiple machines simultaneously as assigned

Maintain specifications and adjust as needed by observing, drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance

Troubleshoot programs, issues and perform routine and minor maintenance

Submit work orders for the maintenance requirements

Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions

Follows reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor or lead

Works with QA and Engineering for problem solving initiatives

Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management

Use precision gauges and instruments such as micrometers to determine and follow customers’ specifications

Qualifications and Experience:

Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team

5+ Years of CNC Operator experience or Technical Degree

Previous experience working in a continuous improvement culture of Lean manufacturing and 6S

Prior experience using precision instruments and gauges

Basic computer skills

Mechanical and technical aptitude and capacity

Preferred Skills:

Design/Programming knowledge with Macros, ESPIRIT CAD CAM software, SOLIDWORKS & JETCAM is a plus

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001

Knowledge of CNC program code

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, bills of material, and inspection documents to machine parts

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.