CNC Machine Operator at Laborup in Greeneville, TN

Overview

We’re hiring CNC Machine Operators to join our machining team.

This position is a great fit for someone with CNC machine operating experience who wants to continue developing their machining skills. You’ll operate CNC machining centers, including Mazak equipment, perform basic changeovers and adjustments, inspect finished parts, and monitor automated equipment to ensure consistent production and quality.

You’ll join a modern manufacturing environment with a dedicated onsite training center and a clear opportunity to advance into higher-level CNC machining positions within your first year as you develop your setup, programming, and troubleshooting skills.

What Makes This Opportunity Great

• Training & Growth: People to help train and room for hands-on CNC training.
• Clear Advancement: Opportunity to move into higher-level machining roles within your first year.
• Modern Equipment: Work with Mazak CNC machines, automated machining cells, and robotics.
• Skill Development: Build experience with setups, offsets, blueprint reading, inspection, and troubleshooting.
• Stable Career: Join an established global manufacturer with long-term growth opportunities.

Compensation

• $23–$25/hr starting pay
• Opportunities for promotion and increased earning potential as your skills develop.

Hiring on Multiple Shifts

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Requirements

• CNC Machine Operation: Operate CNC mills, lathes, and Mazak machining equipment.
• Machine Monitoring: Monitor machines during production and identify basic issues.
• Part Loading: Load and unload parts, fixtures, and materials.
• Basic Changeovers: Assist with or perform routine tooling and job changeovers.
• Machine Adjustments: Make basic offset and machine adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Quality Inspection: Check finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Blueprint Reading: Follow prints, dimensions, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Identify basic machining or quality problems and escalate more complex issues when needed.
• Automation Support: Monitor automated machining cells and robotic equipment.
• Production Standards: Maintain safety, quality, and production expectations throughout the shift.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of CNC machine operation or related machining experience
• Experience loading, running, and monitoring CNC equipment
• Ability to read basic blueprints and manufacturing drawings
• Experience using basic precision measuring tools
• Comfortable making basic machine or offset adjustments
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to quality

Preferred

• Experience operating Mazak CNC equipment

• CNC setup or changeover experience

• Familiarity with G-code or CNC programs

• Basic GD&T knowledge

• Experience with automated machining cells or robotics

• Technical training or machining certification

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k) + Company Match

• Paid time off and holidays

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