CNC Machinist & Machine Operator

4-Day Workweek | Mooresville, NC

Pay: $19.00 – $41.50/hr, based on experience and level. Second shift earns an extra $2/hr.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts. Every week is a 3-day weekend.

Openings Shifts: 1st and 2nd shift available

Recent graduate pathway:
Graduates of any AAS Machining or Computer Integrated Machining program within the last 2 years receive a dedicated training and growth plan that takes you through Machine Operator I, Machine Operator II, and CNC
Machinist I. Where you start depends on your background:
• Machine Operator I: recent graduates entering the field. This is where most new graduates begin.
• Machine Operator II: graduates with a strong GPA, strong math skills, and demonstrated mechanical
understanding may start here.
• CNC Machinist I: see requirements below.

You’ll build your skills on real medical-device work, with a clear path to the next pay level.

What you’ll do:
• Set up and operate CNC machines (machinists), run production on established setups (Operator I), or
learn setups and prove-outs (Operator II)
• Read and follow setup sheets, travelers, programs, and blueprints
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Adjust tools and offsets to hold tolerances
• Complete production and inspection documentation
• Work with our Quality and Production teams and suggest process improvements
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe

Our equipment:
You’ll work on Mikron, Robodrill, Willemin, DMG Mori, Mazak, Kitamura, Makino, and Citizen machines, with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls.

What we’re looking for:
Machine Operator I
• High school diploma or GED plus an AAS degree or technical/vocational certificate in machining or a
related field, earned within the last 2 years
• We train on our equipment
Machine Operator II
• Same education as Operator I
• Strong GPA, math skills, and mechanical understanding
• You’ll begin learning how to set up machines and prove out code posted from CAD/CAM software
• We train on our equipment
CNC Machinist I
• High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of 3–5 years of CNC machining experience, or an AAS
degree in machining or a related field with some hands-on machining experience
• Fluent with repeat setups and prove-outs
• Able to adjust offsets and manufacture product to print
CNC Machinist II & III
• High school diploma or GED plus 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• Fluent with repeat setups and prove-outs
• CNC setups and offsets, blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measuring tools
• Able to adjust offsets and manufacture product to print
• Able to run production independently and help others

A plus for any role, but not required: experience with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, 5-axis machining, understanding GD&T (required at Machinist II & III), Heidenhain and Fanuc controls, or mechanical inspection.

Benefits:
• Company-paid dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Medical insurance options
• 401(k) with company match (match 4.5 %])
• Paid holidays and vacation
• On-the-job training and advancement opportunities
• Optional overtime
• Modern, clean, safety-focused facility

Apply today to start or grow your machining career at Structure Medical.

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