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Machine Shop Assistant

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

CJ Manufacturing, a precision CNC machining company serving aerospace, defense, and commercial industries, is seeking a motivated Machine Shop Assistant to join our growing team. This position is ...

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Broussard, LA · On-site

$19.49/hr

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Warsaw, IN · On-site

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Experience Level: Entry-Level / Early Career * Industry: Medical Device & Aerospace Manufacturing ... Follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and machine programs * Change worn tooling and make ...

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Machine Shop Assistant

Machine Shop Assistant

CJ Manufacturing

Daytona Beach, FL • On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

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Job description

CJ Manufacturing, a precision CNC machining company serving aerospace, defense, and commercial industries, is seeking a motivated Machine Shop Assistant to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone who wants to start a career in manufacturing. No prior machining or programming experience is required — we will provide training to help you grow into a skilled machine operator, programmer, and machinist.

Responsibilities:
- Assist machinists and operators with daily shop activities
- Prepare raw materials for machining (cutting stock, deburring, cleaning, organizing)
- Load/unload parts and monitor machine operations under supervision
- Perform basic quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and other hand tools
- Maintain shop organization, including tool inventory and material storage
- Support shipping, receiving, packaging, and part labeling
- Keep work areas clean and safe, following all company safety protocols


Training & Growth Opportunities:
At CJ Manufacturing, we believe in investing in our employees. This role is designed as an entry point
into advanced manufacturing. As a Machine Shop Assistant, you will receive hands-on training to build
skills in:
- CNC machine operation (mills and lathes)
- Setup and process optimization
- CAD/CAM programming
- Precision machining and inspection for aerospace/defense components
Motivated employees will have the opportunity to grow into skilled machine operators, programmers,
and full machinists.


Career Path Example:
- Year 1: Machine Shop Assistant – Learn basic shop processes, safety, and support functions
- Year 2: CNC Machine Operator – Operate machines, run production jobs, perform quality checks
- Year 3: Setup Machinist – Learn setups, tool changes, offsets, and process adjustments
- Year 4+: CNC Programmer / Advanced Machinist – Create programs, optimize machining processes,
work on complex aerospace and defense components


Qualifications:
- No machining experience required — training provided
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual, with a positive team-oriented attitude
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Basic familiarity with tools and measurements a plus

Company Description

CJ Manufacturing, a precision CNC machining company serving aerospace, defense, and commercial
industries, is seeking a motivated Machine Shop Assistant to join our growing team. This position is
ideal for someone who wants to start a career in manufacturing. No prior machining or programming
experience is required — we will provide training to help you grow into a skilled machine
operator, programmer, and machinist.