CNC Machinists (1st & 2nd shifts)
Job Description
Shift: 1st (6AM to 2:30PM) & 2nd Shift Available (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM) – Multiple Openings
1st Shift: Available for Highly Experienced CNC Machinists
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $28–$34 per hour + $2.00 per hour Shift Differential (2nd Shift)
Top Pay: Up to $37 per hour for highly qualified CNC Machinists
- Set up and operate a variety of CNC machining centers to manufacture precision components
- Perform machine setups, tool changes, and production adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency
- Operate multi-axis CNC equipment while maintaining tight tolerances
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
- Verify part quality using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment
- Monitor machining operations and make offsets or adjustments as needed
- Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area
- Troubleshoot machining issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
- Work independently while consistently meeting production, quality, and safety standards
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve machining processes and efficiency
- Must have 2-5+ years of CNC machining experience
- Must have strong experience performing complete CNC machine setups
- Must have multi-axis machining experience
- Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, feeds, and speeds
- Experience using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Multiple immediate openings with excellent long-term career stability
- Premium pay opportunities for highly skilled machinists
- Additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift employees
- Work with advanced CNC machining equipment and multi-axis technology
- Join a respected precision manufacturer that values craftsmanship and technical expertise
- Stable, clean manufacturing environment with opportunities to expand your skills
- Be part of a team where experienced machinists are recognized, trusted, and given the autonomy to succeed
Meet Your Recruiter
Galen Schloming
Senior Technical Recruiter
Galen is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with nearly 14 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience, spanning agency leadership, high-volume technical recruiting, and executive-level client partnership. Since joining Sterling in February 2026, he has brought a strategic, relationship-driven approach to supporting candidates and clients across manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and more.
Galen is dedicated to solving complex hiring challenges and building trusted, long-term partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, and executives. He takes the time to understand each person’s experience, goals, and career ambitions so he can help connect them with opportunities that align with both their skills and long-term direction.
For Galen, recruiting is about being an advocate and facilitator during important moments of transition and opportunity. He genuinely enjoys learning what motivates people and helping them take meaningful next steps in their careers while supporting companies in building strong, high-performing teams.