Level Two CNC Machinist

About This Role

As a Level Two CNC Machinist you will independently set up and operate 3 and 4-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes, choosing workholding, tooling and offsets to hold tight tolerances across full production runs. You will read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, edit G-code on the fly and own the quality of your parts end to end.

This is a role for a machinist who works independently and takes pride in clean, accurate work. We are a startup where everyone gives 110% toward one shared goal.

Level Two machinists who master complex work and help others grow move up to Level Three, leading the floor on the hardest jobs. At RivCut, machinists who show initiative move up fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate 3 and 4-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Plan workholding, tooling and offsets from the print without a setup sheet
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Prove out and run first articles, dialing in offsets to hold tight tolerances
• Edit G-code at the control to improve cycle time and finish
• Perform full in-process inspection with calipers, micrometers, height gauges and indicators
• Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling and finish issues on your own
• Run multiple machines and manage your own job queue
• Write clear setup documentation others can repeat
• Support first-article inspection and quality records
• Mentor Level One machinists on setups and inspection
• Drive small process and cycle-time improvements on your machines

Requirements

• 2-5 years of CNC setup and operation experience
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T
• Proven ability to set up jobs independently from a print
• Comfortable editing G-code and adjusting offsets at the control
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges and indicators
• Able to hold tight tolerances consistently without supervision
• Solid shop math including trigonometry
• Reliable, organized and team-oriented
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-axis or multi-axis setup experience
• Mastercam or Fusion 360 CAM exposure
• Experience with aerospace materials such as titanium and stainless
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
• Completed apprenticeship or trade school certificate
• Experience running multiple machines at once

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay: $28–$34/hour depending on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Overtime opportunities (time and a half)
• Paid training and skill development
• Modern CNC equipment and cutting-edge tooling
• Startup culture with performance bonuses and growth opportunities

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