Job Description

Senior Machinist/CNC Programmer - Hialeah, FL - 1st Shift

• Location: Hialeah, FL
• Shift: 1st shift, 6am-4pm
• Pay: $24–$34 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Program CNC mills and lathes using CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks, Mastercam, and Camworks.
• Develop machining strategies, optimize tooling, and create efficient setups for production and prototype runs.
• Machine precision parts to specification, ensuring tolerances of ±0.001".
• Design and fabricate custom tooling, jigs, and work-holding fixtures.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers (OD/ID), height gauges, protractors, dial indicators, telescoping gauges, and spectrometers.
• Maintain machine utilization and quality targets, ensuring consistent adherence to production schedules.
• Perform secondary operations such as deburring, cutting raw materials, and general machine shop support.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, maintain clean and organized work areas, and follow 5S standards.
• Ensure tooling is maintained, properly stored, and ready for use.

Experience & Educational Requirements

• Ability to read CAD drawings per ASME Y14.5 and apply GD&T.
• Strong understanding of G/M-Code (EIA RS-274-D).
• Skilled in setting jaws, tools, stops, indicators, and various work-holding methods.
• Thorough knowledge of tool selection, speeds and feeds, and machining best practices.
• Ability to diagnose process issues and optimize machining efficiency.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of CNC mill/lathe setup and operation or trade school certification plus 4 years of setup experience.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Advanced technical machining and programming skills.
• Effective verbal communication and collaboration with team members.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Able to maintain productivity, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates reliability, ethical behavior, and a proactive work approach.
• Creative problem-solving and openness to innovation.
• Additional Qualifications
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance documentation.
• Proficient with basic math, geometry, and calculator use.
• Able to use a PC for data entry and documentation.
• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship or advanced machining/toolmaker training preferred.
• Experience machining metals and plastics with high-precision tolerances.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling, climbing, bending, kneeling, and hearing communication.
• Occasional sitting.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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