Machinist

Machinist

Manual Machining Precision Manufacturing Lathe & Mill Operations

Location: Williamston NC

Schedule: First Shift Mon-Thurs

Industry: Manufacturing/Industrial Fabrication

Overview

Metcore Industrial is seeking an experienced Machinist to join our team. This first-shift position offers a 4-day work week and the opportunity to work in a precision manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for producing precision-machined parts while operating and setting up manual machining equipment including lathes knee mills drill presses and other shop equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience reading blueprints working with measuring equipment maintaining tight tolerances and troubleshooting machining processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a machinist who takes pride in quality workmanship enjoys problem-solving and wants to be part of a growing manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

Machining & Production

Plan machining operations by studying work orders blueprints engineering plans materials specifications orthographic drawings reference planes surface locations and machining parameters

Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)

Program mills and/or lathes by entering instructions setting tool registers offsets compensation and conditional switches

Calculate requirements using basic math geometry and trigonometry

Set up mills and/or lathes by installing and adjusting chucks tools attachments collets bushings cams gears stops stock pushers vises and tramming heads

Verify machine settings through measurements first-run inspections and sample workpieces

Perform drilling grooving cutting turning facing knurling and thread-chasing operations

Quality & Inspection

Inspect and measure finished work using rules gauges calipers templates and precision measuring equipment

Maintain required specifications and quality standards

Follow established quality assurance procedures and processes

Read and interpret blueprints engineering specifications and shop orders to determine machine setup production methods and operational sequences

Equipment & Shop Maintenance

Troubleshoot machining processes and equipment malfunctions

Adjust and reprogram controls as needed

Sharpen and replace tools

Complete preventive maintenance requirements

Maintain equipment according to manufacturer specifications

Keep machines clean and in good working order

Maintain work areas tools and shop equipment

Safety & General Responsibilities

Follow all safety environmental and quality policies procedures and practices

Maintain daily production and time records

Assist with inventory planning and stock verification

Accept ownership of assigned projects and support organizational goals

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous machining experience

Ability to read blueprints schematics and engineering drawings

Experience using measuring equipment and precision inspection tools

Ability to read write and communicate effectively

Basic computer skills

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

Sheet metal fabrication experience

Vocational machining training or technical school education

Experience with GD&T

Experience operating manual mills and lathes

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance