Overview
We’re hiring CNC Machinists for our precision medical manufacturing facility in Murfreesboro, TN.
You’ll machine high-precision medical components on modern 3-, 4-, and true 5-axis CNC mills, horizontal machining centers with pallet changers, and advanced DMG equipment. This is a high-mix, low-volume environment where you’ll own independent setups, first-piece quality, process adjustments, and tight-tolerance productionnot stand at one machine running the same part all day.
What makes this role different:
- Significant income opportunity:10-hours of overtime, 15% shift differential, and double-time after 56 hours.
- 100% paid healthcare:Company-paid medical coverage.
- Interesting work:High-mix, low-volume production with independent setups.
- Modern equipment:True 5-axis mills, horizontal machining centers, and DMG machines.
- Real training:2+ month onboarding plus cross-training on additional equipment.
- Long-term stability:Growing medical manufacturer investing in people and production.
Compensation
- $75 - $85k / yr
- $27–$32/hr
- 10 hours guaranteed overtime / wk
- Double-time pay after 56 hours
Shift
Responsibilities
- Machine Setups:Perform independent setups and fixture changeovers.
- Machine Operation:Run multiple CNC machines throughout each shift.
- Tool Offsets:Make wear offsets and process adjustments.
- Quality Inspection:Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
- Precision Measurement:Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
- Blueprint Reading:Interpret engineering drawings and complex job instructions.
- Documentation:Record inspection results and production data in Epicor.
- Operator Maintenance:Maintain coolant, lubrication, and machine readiness.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years CNC milling and/or lathe experience
- Independent machine setup experience
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Ability to maintain tight tolerances
- Precision measuring tool experience
- Basic CMM inspection experience
- Reliable attendance
Preferred
- Medical, aerospace, automotive, or military manufacturing
- Hands-on 5-axis machining experience
- DMG, Makino, Mikron, or Robodrill experience
- Strong GD&T knowledge
- ISO 9001 manufacturing experience
- Technical or trade school education
- Stable employment history
Benefits
Benefits
- 100% Company-paid medical care
- Vision, dental
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extensive on-site training and career development
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