CNC Machinist – Mills & Lathes
FLORIDA MACHINE WORKS | Yulee, FL 32097
Florida Machine Works is looking for an experienced *CNC Machinist* to join our growing machine shop in Yulee, Florida. We are looking for a machinist - not simply a machine operator. The right candidate will be comfortable taking a job from drawing to finished part, including programming, machine setup, tooling selection, machining, inspection, and making adjustments as needed to produce a quality part. This is a *high-mix, low-volume job-shop environment*. Our work includes one-off parts, small production runs, repair work, and complex components for industrial customers. If you enjoy machining different parts rather than running the same production job every day, this may be a great fit. What You'll Be Doing * Program, set up, and operate CNC vertical mills and CNC lathes * Work primarily with *Haas CNC equipment* and a *KOMO VMC with Fanuc control* * Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and specifications * Develop your own machining setups and workholding methods * Select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies * Establish and verify work offsets and tool offsets * Write, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs * Machine a variety of carbon and alloy steels, stainless steel, and aluminum * Hold tolerances as tight as *±0.001"* when required * Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment * Make adjustments and corrections necessary to maintain part quality * Maintain inspection and production records as required by our quality system * Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues * Assist with conventional/manual lathe work when required * Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a clean and safe condition * Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and material-handling equipment * Work closely with Engineering and Operations to improve machining methods and processes We're looking for someone who can *demonstrate the ability to independently set up, program, and operate CNC machine tools and produce parts to print.* *Required skills:* * Demonstrated CNC machining experience * Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC mills and/or lathes * Ability to independently take a part from drawing through completed machining * Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills * Ability to work with tolerances to ±0.001" * Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, speeds, feeds, workholding, and setup * Ability to use precision measuring and inspection equipment * Ability to edit and troubleshoot G-code * Good mechanical and problem-solving skills * Strong attention to quality and detail * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a forklift and overhead crane *Experience that would be a plus:* * Haas CNC mills and lathes * Fanuc controls * Mastercam programming * KOMO vertical machining centers * Conventional/manual lathe experience * Job-shop or high-mix/low-volume machining * Machining stainless steel and alloy steels * Developing fixtures and workholding for one-off and low-volume parts Schedule * Monday–Friday * 7:30 AM–4:00 PM * Overtime available/required as workload demands Compensation & Benefits *$25–$30 per hour*, depending on experience and demonstrated machining capabilities. Florida Machine Works offers a competitive benefits package including: * Medical insurance – company pays approximately *90% of the employee premium on our low-deductible plan* * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Employer-paid short-term disability insurance * Paid holidays * Paid time off (PTO) * Overtime opportunities * Stable Monday–Friday day-shift schedule About Florida Machine Works Florida Machine Works is a full-service machining, fabrication, and metalworking company located in Yulee, Florida. Our capabilities include CNC and conventional machining, laser and plasma cutting, forming, rolling, welding, fabrication, and industrial repair. We work with customers across a variety of industries and manufacture everything from one-off repair components to complex machined and fabricated assemblies. We are a growing small business where experienced employees have the opportunity to take ownership of their work, solve problems, and make a visible contribution to the finished product. If you're an experienced machinist who enjoys figuring out how to make parts - not simply loading and unloading a production machine - we'd like to hear from you. Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person