CNC Machinist (Buskus)

Winston Salem, NC 27107

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Machinist Job Number: 55843431 Compensation: $23-24 / hour

Job Description

Title: CNC Machinist
Location: Winston-Salem, NC – Onsite
Shift:
2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Mon–Fri, OT/weekends as needed)
Pay: $23–25/hr + $2/hr shift premium
Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Job Purpose:
CNC Machinist/Cell Lead responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting computer-controlled machining systems and integrated machine cells. Leads production activities while ensuring quality, safety, and output goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Set up, operate, and adjust CNC and automated machine cells within takt time
  • Read blueprints, work instructions, and standard work documents
  • Troubleshoot machine cells and automation issues
  • Perform quality inspections and track quality data/trends
  • Support RCCA and review machine analytics to improve cycle time
  • Lead daily cell priorities and meet production targets
  • Drive problem-solving and escalate issues when needed
  • Perform rework as required
  • Support preventive maintenance (air, oil, minor fixes)
  • Operate forklifts, cranes, and material handling equipment
  • Lead 5S activities, audits, safety investigations, and standard work compliance
  • Cross-train and support operator training
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 2–5 years machining experience + technical certification preferred
  • Blueprint reading, geometry/trigonometry skills required
  • Strong machining aptitude and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to lead in a production environment
  • Self-starter comfortable working in high-variation machining conditions
  • Must be able to work around industrial machinery, cranes, and forklift traffic 

Meet Your Recruiter

Lea Arvanites

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. 

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