Entry Level Machinist

Located in Gold Hill, OR

Salary: 20.00+DOE

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a local manufacturing company looking for an Entry-Level CNC Machinist to join their team! This is a great opportunity for someone who is new to the machining trade and wants to build a long-term career.

The ideal candidate may be a recent technical school graduate, someone with machining-related education, or an individual with hands-on experience with equipment such as 3D printers, CNC equipment, fabrication tools, or other precision machinery. Professional CNC experience is not required — the right candidate will be trained on the company's equipment and processes.

Pay & Schedule

• $20.00 per hour
• Full-time, Monday-Friday
• Day shift (4-10s)
• Opportunity to learn and advance within the machining trade

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate CNC machinery under the direction of experienced machinists
• Load and unload materials and finished parts
• Learn to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Learn basic CNC machine setup and operation
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards
• Make basic adjustments to machines as directed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow established safety procedures and production standards
• Assist experienced machinists with setups, tooling, and other machining tasks
• Learn proper machining techniques and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, curious, dependable, and genuinely interested in learning machining as a career.

Experience or education with any of the following is a plus:

• CNC machining or manufacturing
• Technical school machining programs
• 3D printing
• CAD/CAM
• Robotics or automation
• Welding or fabrication
• Mechanical repair
• Precision measurement
• Engineering or manufacturing coursework
• Working with tools, machinery, or other technical equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Recent technical school or machining education is a plus
• Previous CNC experience is not required
• Ability to read a tape measure and learn to use precision measuring tools
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn CNC-related software
• Strong attention to detail
• Good math skills and ability to learn basic machining calculations
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

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