CNC Milling Machinist
CNC Milling Machinist
First Shift Hours: 7:00AM-3:30PM M-F
Overtime Eligibility
About the Position
This is a hands-on production role at the center of our milling operation. You'll set up and run 3-axis CNC milling machines, make sure every part conforms to print, and take responsibility for quality before a part ever leaves your station. As a CNC Milling Machinist, you’ll work in a clean, temperature-controlled environment with cutting-edge machinery and be part of a supportive, dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Set up CNC milling machines and run production to meet schedule and quality targets
- Work from blueprints and schematics to prepare fixtures, tooling, and work holding
- Calculate and adjust feeds and speeds to keep machines productive and parts within spec
- Check parts during and after each run with micrometers, calipers, and other gauges, and catch defects early
- Deburr parts and complete finishing work before they move to the next step
- Follow AS9100 and ISO 9001 procedures and keep accurate production and inspection records
- Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
- Coordinate with fellow operators, team leaders, and management to hit production goals
Who You Are
- A machinist who takes ownership: you don't wait to be told when something is off
- Detail-oriented and consistent; you hold your own work to a high standard
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, precision environment where tolerances matter
- Reliable and punctual; you show up on time, ready to work, and you stay productive throughout your shift
- You keep moving forward; when one job is done, you're already setting up the next
- A clear communicator who works well across a shop floor team
What You Bring
- 3 – 5 years of hands-on experience setting up and running CNC mills
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred
- Comfort reading blueprints and schematics
- Strong mechanical aptitude and shop math
- Working knowledge of speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters
- Hands-on use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools
- Experience with control types, e.g. Haas, Fanuc (preferred)
- Experience machining [materials, e.g. stainless, titanium, aluminum, (preferred)
- Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 environments (preferred)
- Able to stand for long stretches (up to 10 hours a day), lift up to 50 lbs., and work around coolants and cutting oils
- Must be a U.S. person (citizen or lawful permanent resident) – required by U.S. export control law
What Success Looks Like
- Parts consistently meet print requirements on the first inspection
- Perfect completion of all inspection processes and paperwork
- You identify quality issues before they move downstream
- You're a reliable, communicative presence on the production floor
About Helix Linear
Helix Linear Technologies designs and manufactures high-precision motion control systems for medical device, advanced industrial automation, aerospace & defense industries — where performance and reliability down to ±0.0001 inches make all the difference.
We design, machine, grind, and assemble critical motion components in-house, including precision ball screws and linear systems, in a clean, climate-controlled facility equipped with Citizen Swiss lathes, multi-axis CNC mills, precision grinders, and specialized assembly and test systems.
Helix is a growing company. We are investing in new equipment, advanced processes, the people and systems required to scale with discipline.
You'll work alongside machinists, engineers, operators, and commercial team members who take pride in their craft and hold themselves to high standards. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, PTO and major holidays, and consistent hours and overtime eligibility.
If precision, accountability, and doing the job right matter to you, your work will matter here.
Helix Linear Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Due to U.S. export control laws, applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).