View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a quick conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced CNC Operator / Machinist for a full-time day-shift opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a hands-on position in a job shop environment, not a production shop , and requires an experienced machinist who can independently set up, adjust, and operate CNC milling equipment to perform precision machining operations.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The CNC Operator will perform end-to-end machining work, including interpreting engineering drawings, determining machining sequences, selecting appropriate tooling and materials, setting up machines, monitoring feeds and speeds, making in-process adjustments, and verifying finished parts against required dimensions and tolerances. The ideal candidate brings significant hands-on CNC machining experience and a strong understanding of the setup and operation of CNC milling centers. Experience with Haas CNC Milling Centers is particularly valuable for this position. This role requires a self-directed machinist who can work with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with the shop team.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full-Time Day Shift Only Fully On-Site in Baltimore, Maryland Job Shop Environment Precision / Custom Machining Hands-On CNC Milling
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up, adjust, and operate CNC milling machines Perform precision machining operations using basic, specialized, and advanced machine tools Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for each machining job Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and engineering information Determine machining methods and sequences of operations required to fabricate products Determine product dimensions and tolerances from engineering documentation Set and verify workholding and fixtures Select and set cutting tools Establish and adjust work offsets Monitor machine feeds and speeds during machining operations Make in-process machine or program edits when required Monitor machining operations to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality Perform dimensional and tolerance verification Use precision measuring equipment during machining and final inspection Safely use overhead cranes and material-handling equipment as required Stage and position materials and workpieces for machining Complete machining assignments with minimal supervision Work collaboratively with other shop team members Follow established machine-shop safety practices
BENEFITS
Competitive Wages Health Insurance Dental Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Paid Time Off 8
Paid Holidays Requirements:
5-10 Years of Hands-On CNC Machining Experience
REQUIRED
Hands-On CNC Milling Machine Setup Experience
REQUIRED
Ability to Independently Operate CNC Milling Centers
REQUIRED
Strong Understanding of Haas CNC Milling Centers or Comparable CNC Milling Equipment
REQUIRED
Ability to Perform End-to-End Machine Setups
REQUIRED
Experience Selecting and Setting Cutting Tools
REQUIRED
Workholding and Fixture Setup / Alignment Experience
REQUIRED
Ability to Monitor and Adjust Machine Feeds and Speeds
REQUIRED
Ability to Make Basic In-Process CNC Program Edits
REQUIRED
Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Drawings, and Engineering Information
REQUIRED
Ability to Determine Machining Methods and Sequences of Operations
REQUIRED
Ability to Interpret Product Dimensions and Tolerances
REQUIRED
Precision Measurement and Dimensional Inspection Experience
REQUIRED
Ability to Select Appropriate Tools, Machines, and Materials for Machining Jobs
REQUIRED
Ability to Work Independently with Minimal Supervision
REQUIRED
Ability to Work Safely with Shop Equipment and Material-Handling Equipment
Direct hands-on Haas CNC milling experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with directly comparable CNC milling-center experience may warrant consideration when they demonstrate advanced setup, independent operation, tooling, feeds/speeds, blueprint interpretation, program-editing, and inspection capabilities.
EDUCATION NOTE
No formal college degree is required. Hands-on machining experience is the primary qualification. Technical certificates, apprenticeships, shop training, and equivalent on-the-job experience are acceptable.
IMPORTANT
This is not a basic machine-operator or production-line position. Candidates must be experienced machinists capable of independently setting up CNC milling equipment and taking a job from blueprint interpretation through machining and dimensional inspection. Not ready to apply? If you have strong CNC milling and machine setup experience and would prefer to discuss the opportunity first, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157 .
