Machine Tool Operator Jobs in North Carolina (NOW HIRING)

Raise the Bar. Build What’s Next.

Precision matters — and so does your future. As a CNC Operator/Machinist at Northeast Tool, you won’t just push buttons; you’ll bring critical aerospace components to life with skill, focus, and craftsmanship. We’re investing in top-tier talent and cutting-edge technology to fuel our next chapter of growth. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match, shift premiums, and even your birthday off (paid). Join a team where your hands create what flies — and your pride stays grounded in excellence.

Conveniently located in Matthews, NC, just outside Charlotte, Northeast Tool is seeking talented individuals for all shifts. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer a $1/hour premium for 2nd shift and a $2/hour premium for 3rd shift positions.

What You’ll Do

• Operate computer numerical control machines (5-axis mills, mills, multi-axis mill-turns, lathes, and/or Wire EDM's) to fabricate metal parts.

• Follow manufacturing processes of parts according to blue prints, approved sketches, drawings, written specifications, verbal instructions or sample part to required dimensions and tolerances of finished product.

• Ability to change, insert and secure tools including recalibration of the tool.

• Observe machine operation to detect malfunction, out-of-tolerance machining or uncontrolled process and make necessary adjustments and/or report to designated lead person as required to maintain quality.

• Take, read and understand material measurements using basic measuring tools.

• Basic finishing work, such as deburring, cleaning, etc. May also include utilizing a hand or drill press to tap or countersink holes.

• Understand and control tolerance levels.

• Monitor tool wear.

• Complete and maintain paperwork for parts.

• Responsible for following and maintaining 5S in work area and performing total preventative maintenance activities.

• Load and unload raw material or parts into machining centers.

• Will use digital measurement tools with an emphasis on dimensional accuracy and precision.

• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma/GED with 1+ years related experience in ametal cuttingmachine shop environment.

• Equivalent combination of higher level education and/or experience may be considered.

• Experience with basic shop math, and familiarity with GD&T.

• Basic understanding of blueprint reading and tolerances; able to use machine shop language to communicate effectively (i.e. reading decimal values in thousandths and tenths).

• Demonstrable experience with measuring instruments (i.e. mic's, calipers) is required, with the ability to produce consistent, reliable, and repeatable measurements.

• High aptitude for learning, and ability to follow adhered processes and procedures.

Even Better

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university, or two years of equivalent higher education strongly preferred; preference in machine tool technology or industrial manufacturing preferred.

• Previous experience in an AS9100 Environment strongly preferred.

• Previous experience with multi-axis machining preferred; DMG Mori, Grob, and/or Okuma experience strongly preferred.

• Experience holding tight tolerances (from 2-tenths to 5-tenths).

Standard Hours

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

• 3rd Shift: Monday – Friday: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM; We don’t work Sundays, so that evening you will come in at 12:00 AM

About Northeast Tool & Manufacturing:

We are an award-winning company with a focus on creating an employee-centric culture that enables us to continue to grow by delighting our customers.

In addition to fulfilling work with structured roles and responsibilities coupled with individual development and training plans, Northeast Tool offers relocation assistance, 9 paid holidays (including your birthday), 4% 401K match through Fidelity, free coffee, and education assistance. The company has a top 15% benefit plan with a dedicated Northeast Tool Nurse & Pharmacist on staff to help our team members navigate their healthcare.

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Company Matched 401K (Roth and Traditional)

• Challenging and rewarding career

• Family, team-focused working environment

We believe the only way our company can grow is when we nurture the growth of our employees. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact in our community.

Sound too good to be true? Apply today to join our team.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• G-Code
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Dmg Mori Seiki)