Machinist

HiFyve is hiring Machinists for a leading Manufacturing company!

Shift:

• Monday–Wednesday: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Thursday–Saturday: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM

Overtime: Overtime opportunities as needed

Pay: $25-47/hr

Location: Southeast Georgia

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate CNC lathes and mills within the assigned manufacturing cell.
• Perform CNC machine setups and programming to support production requirements.
• Perform multiple machine setups throughout the day, including changeovers and adjustments.
• Make tool offsets and machine adjustments to maintain part quality and production requirements.
• Edit and adjust CNC programs as needed to optimize machining processes, quality, and cycle time.
• Troubleshoot CNC machine and machining issues affecting production or part quality.
• Operate and troubleshoot 3–5 axis CNC equipment.
• Work with CNC controls including Okuma, Fanuc, and Haas.
• Clear and correct common machine alarms and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Perform repetitive inspection of machined parts using micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T requirements, machine programming, work instructions, SOPs, and technical information.
• Interpret G & M codes and make appropriate machine adjustments.
• Monitor machine operation and use feed rate and spindle speed overrides as needed.
• Assist with program prove-out, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Optimize machining processes to improve cycle time, quality, and production capability.
• Monitor and assist with production flow to meet established requirements.
• Assist with training machine operators on assigned duties and processes.
• Maintain machines, tools, equipment, and work surfaces in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all applicable quality, safety, environmental, and production procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Work effectively with machine operators, engineers, supervisors, and other manufacturing team members.
• Support additional manufacturing projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with CNC lathes and mills.
• Experience operating 3–5 axis CNC machines.
• Experience with CNC programming, machine setup, program editing, troubleshooting, and machine adjustments.
• Experience with Okuma, Fanuc, and/or Haas CNC controls.
• Strong understanding of G & M codes, GD&T, and blueprint reading.
• Ability to perform multiple CNC setups and changeovers throughout the workday.
• Ability to make tool offsets and process adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Experience troubleshooting CNC machines and resolving machining, tooling, and production issues.
• Knowledge of metalworking tools, tooling, workholding, and common machining practices.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, and indicators.
• Ability to interpret machine programming and anticipate machine actions and movements.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Senior-level machining experience is preferred.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to support other departments, functional groups, or shifts as business needs require.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machining equipment and manufacturing technology.
• Hands-on experience with Okuma, Fanuc, and Haas CNC controls.
• Work with 3–5 axis CNC machining equipment.
• Opportunity to utilize and develop skills in programming, setup, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity initiatives.
• Work alongside Manufacturing Engineers, Programmers, Supervisors, and experienced machinists.
• Opportunity to develop and advance your machining and manufacturing skills.
• Team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Overtime opportunities as needed.
• Opportunity for continued growth based on experience, performance, and skill level.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and bend intermittently throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment around machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to work around noise, chemicals, lights/lasers, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area while safely operating manufacturing equipment.