CNC Machinist Job Description Template

Job title

CNC Machinist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable CNC machinist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will read blueprints, GD&T and setup sheets, set up CNC mills and lathes, including fixtures, tools and offsets and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, GD&T and setup sheets
• Set up CNC mills and lathes, including fixtures, tools and offsets
• Load programs and run machines
• Measure parts with precision instruments and adjust offsets
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections
• Edit G-code or program parts with CAM software
• Maintain machines, coolant and tooling
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading and gd&t and cnc setup and operation
• Attention to detail and patience
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• NIMS credentials
• Machinist apprenticeship completion
• CAM software certifications
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes

Skills

• Precision measurement
• G-code basics
• CAM programming
• Feeds and speeds
• Problem-solving
• Math skills

Work environment and schedule

Machinists work in machine shops and factories. Shops can be noisy, and work involves standing, lifting parts and working near rotating equipment and metal chips. Usually full-time; many shops run multiple shifts, and overtime is common.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.