CNC Machining Specialist — Mill, Lathe & Laser
Location: Shreveport, LA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $17–$20 per hour DOE
A day in the life
You clock in, review the day’s blueprint stack, and load the first job on a 3–4 axis VMC. Tool offsets are dialed in, the first cut sings, and you’re checking tolerances with micrometers before the second operation even starts. Mid-morning, you pivot to a 2–4 axis CNC lathe, make a quick program tweak, and keep parts flowing within spec. After lunch, a laser-cut batch needs verification, and a grinder finish brings the last pieces to perfection. Throughout it all, you document, inspect, and keep the cell spotless and safe.
What you will do
- Run CNC equipment to meet production requirements and part specifications.
- Set up and monitor mills, lathes, lasers, and grinders for consistent quality.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to plan each operation.
- Verify dimensions using calipers, micrometers, and advanced gauges.
- Perform routine adjustments and minor corrections to programs and tooling.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
- Escalate equipment malfunctions and quality issues promptly to supervision.
What makes you successful here
- Hands-on experience operating CNC machinery is required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read and apply technical drawings and blueprints.
- Proficiency with precision measurement (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
- Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.
- Accuracy in following measurements, tolerances, and build specifications.
- Detail orientation, quality focus, and a strong safety mindset.
Core competencies
- CNC Tooling
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Programming
- CNC Machine Repair
- Tape Measure Reading
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
- Blueprint Reading
Machines and technologies you’ll work with
- CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
- CNC Automation Solutions
- CNC Laser Cutter
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
- CNC Grinder
- Calipers and Micrometers