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Production Machinist jobs are open across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and defense, with specializations in CNC operation, precision grinding, and lathe work, at every level from entry-level operator to senior machinist and shop lead. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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CNC Setup & Production Machinist |Medical Device Manufacturing
Machine Parts That Matter
Acero Precision is hiring skilled CNC Machinists who want to work with advanced multi-axis machining technology while producing precision medical device components used in life-changing applications.
If you're a CNC Machinist, Setup Machinist, Mazak Machinist, Swiss Machinist, or Multi-Axis Machinist looking to advance your career, this an opportunity to join a growing medical device manufacturer that invests in technology, training, and employee development.
Equipment You'll Work With
Our machining environment includes:
- Mazak Integrex 100 & 200 with lower turrets
- Mazak Variaxis 5 -Axis Machining Centers
- Star Swiss-Type CNC Lathes
- Advanced Multi-Axis Milling and Turning Platforms
Whether your background is in Mazak, Swiss, Haas, Okuma, Mori Seiki, Citizen, Tsugami, DMG Mori, Makino, or similar CNC equipment, we'd like to speak with you.
Why Machinists Choose Acero
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Overtime opportunities available
- 2nd Shift Differential: Additional 15%
- 3rd Shift Differential: Additional 30%
- Defined career advance paths
- Paid training on advanced CNC technologies
- Relocation assistance available
- Climate-controlled manufacturing facility
- Modern 5-axis and Swiss Machining environment
- Multiple affordable medical plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- 100% paid uniforms
- 100 hours PTO during first year
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Coach Program
What You'll Do
- Setup and operate CNC machining equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and process documentation
- Select tooling and perform offset adjustments
- Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections
- Maintain tight tolerances and superior surface finishes
- Troubleshoot machining issues and improve production efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform routine machine maintenance and housekeeping activities
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience
- Ability to independently setup and operate CNC equipment
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment
- Understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling, offsets, and machining fundamentals
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred Experience
- Mazak machining centers
- Mazatrol controls
- Swiss-style CNC Lathes
- Multi-axis machining environments
- Medical device manufacturing
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Defense manufacturing
- Tight-tolerance precision machining
Build Your Future with Acero Precision
At Acero Precision, you wont spend your career simply loading parts and pushing buttons. You'll work alongside experienced manufacturing professionals, gain exposure to advanced machining technologies, and help produce critical medical components where precision matters.
Apply today and take the next step in your machining career.
Acero Precision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acero Precision does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
- Principals only. Recruiters please do not apply on behalf of your candidates to Acero Precision job posts. All applications and/or contact information submitted are kept on file and are the property of Acero Precision. Please note recruiting fees will not be honored with candidate applications submitted by recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
CNC Setup & Production Machinist |Medical Device Manufacturing
Machine Parts That Matter
Acero Precision is hiring skilled CNC Machinists who want to work with advanced multi-axis machining technology while producing precision medical device components used in life-changing applications.
If you're a CNC Machinist, Setup Machinist, Mazak Machinist, Swiss Machinist, or Multi-Axis Machinist looking to advance your career, this an opportunity to join a growing medical device manufacturer that invests in technology, training, and employee development.
Equipment You'll Work With
Our machining environment includes:
- Mazak Integrex 100 & 200 with lower turrets
- Mazak Variaxis 5 -Axis Machining Centers
- Star Swiss-Type CNC Lathes
- Advanced Multi-Axis Milling and Turning Platforms
Whether your background is in Mazak, Swiss, Haas, Okuma, Mori Seiki, Citizen, Tsugami, DMG Mori, Makino, or similar CNC equipment, we'd like to speak with you.
Why Machinists Choose Acero
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Overtime opportunities available
- 2nd Shift Differential: Additional 15%
- 3rd Shift Differential: Additional 30%
- Defined career advance paths
- Paid training on advanced CNC technologies
- Relocation assistance available
- Climate-controlled manufacturing facility
- Modern 5-axis and Swiss Machining environment
- Multiple affordable medical plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- 100% paid uniforms
- 100 hours PTO during first year
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Coach Program
What You'll Do
- Setup and operate CNC machining equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and process documentation
- Select tooling and perform offset adjustments
- Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections
- Maintain tight tolerances and superior surface finishes
- Troubleshoot machining issues and improve production efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform routine machine maintenance and housekeeping activities
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience
- Ability to independently setup and operate CNC equipment
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment
- Understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling, offsets, and machining fundamentals
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred Experience
- Mazak machining centers
- Mazatrol controls
- Swiss-style CNC Lathes
- Multi-axis machining environments
- Medical device manufacturing
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Defense manufacturing
- Tight-tolerance precision machining
Build Your Future with Acero Precision
At Acero Precision, you wont spend your career simply loading parts and pushing buttons. You'll work alongside experienced manufacturing professionals, gain exposure to advanced machining technologies, and help produce critical medical components where precision matters.
Apply today and take the next step in your machining career.
Acero Precision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acero Precision does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
- Principals only. Recruiters please do not apply on behalf of your candidates to Acero Precision job posts. All applications and/or contact information submitted are kept on file and are the property of Acero Precision. Please note recruiting fees will not be honored with candidate applications submitted by recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production machinist jobs.
- Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, or grinding machines to blueprint specifications
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T callouts, and engineering tolerances
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, and gauges
- High school diploma or GED, with preference for a machining certificate or apprenticeship completion
- Knowledge of speeds, feeds, tooling selection, and basic programming for CNC equipment
- Familiarity with quality control processes, first-article inspection, and ISO or AS9100 standards
Tips for Your Production Machinist Job Search
Quantify your tolerances on your resume
List the tightest tolerances you've held consistently, such as plus or minus a specific thousandth of an inch, and name the materials you've worked with. Employers scan for these details immediately and filter candidates who leave them out.
List every machine you've operated by name
Don't write 'CNC experience' and stop there. Name the specific controls and machine brands you've run, like Fanuc, Siemens, or Haas. Applicant tracking systems and hiring managers both search for exact machine and control names.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production machinist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly to each listing without bouncing between multiple sites.
Target job titles that match your actual work
Search for the specific title that reflects your specialization, whether that's CNC machinist, manual machinist, grinding machine operator, or set-up machinist. Applying under the right title puts your application in front of the right hiring team.
Bring documentation of your setups to interviews
Print or save photos of setups, first-article reports, or inspection records from your past work if your employer permits it. Showing concrete evidence of your process knowledge is far more persuasive than describing it verbally.
Negotiate shift premium and overtime before accepting
Production machinist roles often involve second or third shift work, and shift differentials and overtime eligibility vary widely between shops. Ask about these specifics during the offer stage, not after you've already accepted.
Production Machinist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production machinists?
The most active employers for production machinists right now are TE Connectivity, Precision Medical Technologies, and Pratt & Whitney, and the most openings are in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in regions with large aerospace, defense, and automotive manufacturing clusters.
How many production machinist jobs are remote?
About 11% of production machinist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most of the work requires hands-on operation of physical equipment. The sub-areas most likely to allow any remote work include CNC programming, process planning, and quality documentation roles attached to machining departments.
How do you become a production machinist?
Most production machinists start by completing a machining technology program at a community college or technical school, or by entering a registered apprenticeship through a union or employer. From there, you build hands-on experience running manual and CNC equipment, develop your ability to read blueprints and hold tight tolerances, and work toward journeyman status or specialized certifications in areas like grinding or Swiss-style machining.
Can you get hired as a production machinist with little experience?
Yes, many shops hire entry-level candidates as machine operators or apprentices and train them on the floor. Your best path in is completing a machining certificate program, demonstrating you can read a micrometer and a basic print, and targeting smaller job shops that are willing to develop talent. Showing up with your own measuring tools to an interview is a signal experienced hiring managers notice.
What does the production machinist interview process look like?
Most production machinist interviews begin with a phone or in-person conversation about your machine experience and the types of parts you've run. A shop tour and hands-on assessment often follow, where you may be asked to read a print, identify a tolerance, or demonstrate a setup on a machine. Some employers add a practical test measuring a part with calipers or a micrometer to verify your inspection skills before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to production machinist jobs?
You can find and apply to production machinist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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