CNC Vertical Mill (Days)

Job Title: CNC Machinist / CNC Operator – Day Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on operating and setting up CNC machines in a high-volume production environment that manufactures large pipe, valve, and flange components. You will work primarily with pre-loaded programs, indicating parts, touching off tools, and making minimal G-code edits while machining large carbon steel and stainless steel parts on vertical mills and other large CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines in a production shop using pre-loaded programs, including indicating parts and touching off tools to ensure accurate machining.
• Machine large components such as flanges, elbows, fittings, well necks, and slip-ons, typically ranging from 48" to 60" in diameter.
• Perform setups on CNC equipment and make minimal edits using G-code to optimize part quality and machine performance.
• Run longer cycle jobs on larger parts with wide open tolerances, monitoring machines during extended run times.
• Operate vertical mills with Siemens controls to bore large parts and maintain consistent quality throughout long production runs.
• Work with materials including carbon steel and stainless steel, adjusting setups and tooling as needed for different materials and part sizes.
• Read and interpret blueprints to confirm part dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Use and operate equipment such as vertical turret lathes (VTL), horizontal boring mills (HBM), horizontal lathes, and other large machining centers as needed.
• Utilize Fanuc and Siemens control systems to load programs, verify correct offsets, and troubleshoot basic control issues.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify that machined parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other machinists, forklift drivers, and shop personnel to coordinate material flow and maintain production schedules.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of overhead cranes and jib cranes to move large, heavy parts safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and report any equipment issues or potential hazards to supervision.
• Support both day and night shift operations as needed, depending on production requirements.

Essential Skills

• At least 5+ years of experience as a CNC machinist or CNC operator in a production or machine shop environment.
• Proficiency operating CNC vertical mills, including setup, indicating, and touching off tools.
• Ability to make minimal edits using G-code to adjust programs for quality and efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc controls and/or Siemens controls on CNC machines.
• Experience machining large parts such as flanges, elbows, fittings, well necks, and slip-ons.
• Demonstrated ability to work with carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
• Familiarity with operating or working around vertical turret lathes (VTL) and horizontal boring mills (HBM).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand tolerances.
• Comfort working in a high-volume production environment with long run times and repetitive part families.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts within specified tolerances.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes and jib cranes to handle large, heavy parts.
• Effective communication skills to work within a diverse team and coordinate with other shop personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating horizontal lathes and other large CNC machining centers.
• Experience in machining components for the pipe, valve, and flange (PVF) or pipeline-related industries.
• Familiarity with Doosan or similar large CNC machine tools.
• Prior experience in a large, busy machine shop environment with both CNC and manual machining operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, depending on production needs.
• Comfort working with wide open tolerances while maintaining consistent quality across long production runs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, high-demand manufacturing operation closely tied to the pipeline industry, where steady business helps keep everyone busy with strong hour potential. The company fosters a supportive and engaging culture, regularly hosting employee events such as snow cone days and catered lunches to show appreciation for the team. You will work alongside a diverse group of machinists and support staff, offering opportunities to learn from others and grow your skills on large, complex equipment. The environment emphasizes teamwork, safety, and long-term employment, providing a place where experienced machinists can build a lasting career.

Work Environment

The facility is a large, older manufacturing shop that has been renovated and includes dedicated shipping and receiving areas along with an expansive machining shop. Each machining station is equipped with overhead cranes and jib cranes to handle very large parts, and the shop is loud and open air, without full …