Machinist (1st shift)

Pay: $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Schedule: (1st) 5:30am-3:00pm (Monday-Friday)

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking an experienced Machinist to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. This is a handson machining position requiring experience with manual mills, lathes, and fabrication equipment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable setting up machining operations, reading machining prints, inspecting finished parts, and troubleshooting machining challenges. Experience with CNC controls, press brakes, or shears is a plus. We are looking for someone who takes pride in precision, understands tolerances, and can work independently to produce quality parts. MACHINES & EQUIPMENTAcer E Mill – 3-axis manual mill with CNC controls and conversational programming Acra 17' Manual Lathe with DROScotchman Ironworker with punch, shear, and notcher Bridgeport 3-axis Manual Mill Chicago Steel Power Hammer – experience operating one is a plus, or willingness to learnRESPONSIBILITIESOperate manual and CNC-controlled machining equipment Set up machining operations using custom fixtures, spacer blocks, and hold-downs Read and interpret machining prints and technical drawings Understand machining tolerances and tolerance stack-upAccurately measure and inspect completed parts Use calipers, micrometers, drop gauges, and other precision measuring tools Troubleshoot machining and setup issues Perform quality checks throughout the machining process Maintain accurate dimensions and tolerances on finished parts Safely operate mills, lathes, ironworkers, and other shop equipment Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious experience as a machinist Strong experience with manual machining equipment Ability to read and interpret machining prints Ability to understand tolerances and tolerance stack-upAbility to accurately read and use calipers and micrometers Experience inspecting parts using precision measuring tools Ability to set up machining operations using fixtures, spacer blocks, and hold-downs Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to troubleshoot problems and work independently Strong understanding of machining practices and shop safetyPREFERRED SKILLSExperience operating an Acer E Mill or similar 3-axis mill with CNC controls Experience with conversational CNC programming Experience operating an Acra or similar manual lathe with DROExperience operating a Bridgeport 3-axis manual mill Experience with Scotchman Ironworkers or similar equipment Experience with press brakes and/or shears Ability to resharpen drills Ability to grind basic custom lathe tooling and profiles Experience operating or willingness to learn a power hammer Experience creating custom fixtures and work-holding solutionsWHAT WE OFFERStarting pay of $30–$35 per hour based on experience Full-time employment Hands-on machining and fabrication work Opportunity to work with a variety of manual and CNC-controlled equipment Opportunity to utilize and expand advanced machining skills