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CNC Operator- Weekend Shift
Posted: 06/26/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Industry: Light Industrial/Manufacturing
Job Number: 62934
Pay Rate: 25-35
Office Location: Salem
Job Description
Our client is looking for a CNC Machinist. This long-term role offers the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art CNC milling and lathe machines that produce critical components for space and military applications. In this position, you will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines, performing quality inspections, and supporting the creation of complex parts that help defend and explore our world.
You will be performing quality work checks to ensure the accuracy of your machine’s output, conducting routine maintenance, maintaining production and quality documentation, and verifying dimensions of finished parts using precision measuring instruments. Additionally, you will assist in inspecting finished parts, set up machines for the first run, and select the appropriate tools and fixtures for CNC programs.
Work Schedule:
Friday-Sunday, 6am-6pm
Required Skills, Education and Experience:
- At least 3 years of experience operating and setting up CNC milling or CNC lathe machines
- Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection and the use of precision measuring instruments
- Ability to perform routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience working within controlled environments requiring ITAR or EAR compliance and u.s. export licenses
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Job Requirements
CNC programming, CNC machining, G-code, CAD/CAM, precision measurement, calipers, micrometers, CNC lathe, CNC mill, ISO safety standards, machine maintenance, inspection tools, first article inspection, fixture design, tool selection, CNC setup, dimensional verification, quality control, safety protocols, aerospace standards, military standards, ITAR compliance, export control, metalworking, manufacturing standards, CNC operations
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