CNC Set Up Machinists
machine specialtiesCharlotte, NC
$26.00 – $36.00 per hourAPPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
CNC Set Up Machinists
Occupations
MachinistsComputer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticIndustries
Machine ShopsPrecision Turned Product ManufacturingAll Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing$26.00 – $36.00 per hour
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At a Glance
Company: Machine Specialties, Inc. (MSI)
Location: Whitsett, NC (near Greensboro)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26.00 – $36.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shifts
Days:
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm Friday 7:30am-3:30pmNights: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-5:00am, 15% shift premiumWeekend Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm, 4 bonus hours, 10% shift premiumWeekend Nights: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00pm-6:00am, 4 bonus hours, 20% shift premium Overtime: Yes (45+ hours per week typical)
Experience Level: Mid to Senior
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card Holders
Why This Role Exists This role exists due to continued growth and long-term customer demand across aerospace, defense, medical, and energy programs. At Machine Specialties, Inc., CNC Set-Up Machinists play a critical role in maintaining production schedules and machining complex, tight-tolerance components. This is not a button-pushing role — it's a hands-on setup position supporting advanced multi-axis machining in a high-expectation environment.
The Work: You'll Be Doing In this role, you will:
- Set up, operate, and maintain CNC machines
- Load, edit, and adjust G- and M-code programs
- Machine parts to close and correlated tolerances
- Set tooling, offsets, and workholding per setup instructions
- Perform in-process checks and dimensional verification
- Troubleshoot machining issues and improve setups
- Work closely with engineering and programming teams
- Maintain production schedules while upholding quality standards
This role requires strong mechanical instincts, attention to detail, and ownership of the work from setup through completion.
Machines, Controls & Shop Environment You'll work in a modern, well-equipped facility with access to:
Machines:3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining centers
Advanced mill-turn and Swiss-type equipment
Controls:
G-code based CNC controls
Conversational controls (experience a plus)
Support Systems:
Strong engineering and programming support
Process-driven manufacturing environment
What We're Looking For Required:5+ years of CNC machining experience (job shop preferred)
Strong blueprint reading skills
Fluency in G- and M-code editing
Proven setup, tooling, and offset experience
Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve independently
Comfortable working to tight tolerances
Strong communication and professionalism
Preferred (Not Required):Experience with 5-axis CNC machines
Conversational control experience
Exposure to aerospace, defense, or medical machining
Materials You'll Work With Aluminum
Stainless Steel
TitaniumInconelSpecialty alloys and engineered materials
Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose MSI because:
Clean, professional, well-organized shop
Advanced CNC machines and tooling
Challenging, non-commodity work
Strong engineering collaboration
Steady workload with long-term programs
A culture that values craftsmanship and accountability
This is a shop for machinists who want real responsibility and room to grow Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay: $26.00 – $36.00/hour (based on experience)
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance 401(k) with 50% company match (up to 6%)Ongoing training and skill development
Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within
Apply If you're an experienced CNC Set-Up Machinist looking for challenging work on advanced equipment, MSI wants to hear from you.
Machine Specialties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$26.00 – $36.00 per hour
Experience level
Senior
Location
Charlotte, NC
Occupation
Machinists
Industry
Machine Shops
Posted
4 days ago
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