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CNC Machinist – Daylight Shift
Location: Saxonburg, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM start time (8-hour shift)
Pay: $25–$29/hour (based on experience)
Status: Direct Hire – No contract period with TOPS Staffing
A well-established manufacturing company in the Saxonburg area is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity offering strong long-term stability, competitive pay, and a professional machining environment with modern CNC equipment.
Position Summary
The CNC Lathe Machinist will operate and adjust CNC horizontal and/or vertical machining centers, ensuring high-quality production to exact specifications. This role requires advanced machining knowledge, setup experience, and strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
TOPS Staffing is hiring now! Apply today to speak directly with a recruiter and take the next step in your machining career.
Location: Saxonburg, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM start time (8-hour shift)
Pay: $25–$29/hour (based on experience)
Status: Direct Hire – No contract period with TOPS Staffing
A well-established manufacturing company in the Saxonburg area is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity offering strong long-term stability, competitive pay, and a professional machining environment with modern CNC equipment.
Position Summary
The CNC Lathe Machinist will operate and adjust CNC horizontal and/or vertical machining centers, ensuring high-quality production to exact specifications. This role requires advanced machining knowledge, setup experience, and strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Load/unload parts and inspect finished components to tight tolerances and surface finish requirements.
- Operate various CNC lathes, experience working with various equipment brands if preferred.
- Adjust machine settings including speed, feeds, and tool offsets; monitor tool wear and ensure quality output.
- Read and interpret blueprints, job packets, and production documentation.
- Perform setups for new jobs and repeat jobs with minimal assistance.
- Conduct in-process measurements; maintain parts within statistical process control limits.
- Perform basic maintenance and daily machine checks; support scheduled preventive maintenance.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Assist with general shop duties or additional tasks as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent; Vo-Tech, Technical School, or Trade certifications highly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of machining experience required.
- Journeyperson or NIMS credentials preferred.
- Strong understanding of machining techniques, CNC operations, and tooling.
- Ability to read and edit G-code and conversational programs.
- Proficient with machining math.
- Strong metrology or quality skills, including the use of precision measuring tools.
- Ability to work independently with accuracy and focus.
- Experience machining various materials (steel, stainless, aluminum, brass, plastics).
- Strong computer and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication, organization, and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a typical shop environment or facility is climate controlled.
- Willing to work overtime as needed.
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