Imagine stepping up to a custom VMC with a rotary head, loading a single workpiece of tool steel—or maybe Inconel—and shaping a precise helix by coordinating X, Y, Z, and A. That part will become an injection molding or extrusion screw for plastic manufacturing equipment. Parts vary dramatically: from 1" OD x 20" long up to 10" OD x 25' long.
Your mission
Take full responsibility for each job—setup, machining, program edits, deburring, and self‑inspection.
Translate prints and detailed instructions into reliable, repeatable outcomes.
Adjust paths, tweak offsets, and confidently restart mid‑program when conditions demand it.
Thrive in a prototype‑first environment where most work is one‑off; production runs rarely exceed five.
Where versatility matters
When needed, you will also run conventional knee mills, horizontal boring mills, and lathes to support the work.
What proves you’re ready
Strong command of G‑Code and M‑Code
Expertise in CNC setup and changeovers
Well‑rounded manual machining abilities
Shop platform
3–4 axis VMCs with rotary capability running Fanuc and Haas controls
This is a hands‑on, interactive machining role—not a start‑to‑finish, push‑button shop. If solving problems at the spindle energizes you, you’ll fit right in.