Job Details

At a Glance

Company: Machine Specialties, Inc. (MSI)Location: Whitsett, NC (near Greensboro)Job Type: Full-TimePay Range: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience)Shift: Production-driven (department dependent)Overtime: Yes (45+ hours per week typical)Experience Level: Mid to SeniorWork Authorization: Not specified

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued growth and long-term customer demand across aerospace, defense, medical, and energy programs.

At Machine Specialties, Inc., CNC Set-Up Machinists play a critical role in maintaining production schedules and machining complex, tight-tolerance components . This is not a button-pushing role — it's a hands-on setup position supporting advanced multi-axis machining in a high-expectation environment.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up, operate, and maintain CNC machines

Load, edit, and adjust G- and M-code programs

Machine parts to close and correlated tolerances

Set tooling, offsets, and workholding per setup instructions

Perform in-process checks and dimensional verification

Troubleshoot machining issues and improve setups

Work closely with engineering and programming teams

Maintain production schedules while upholding quality standards

This role requires strong mechanical instincts, attention to detail, and ownership of the work from setup through completion.

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Machines, Controls & Shop Environment

You'll work in a modern, well-equipped facility with access to:

Machines

3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining centers

Advanced mill-turn and Swiss-type equipment

Controls

G-code based CNC controls

Conversational controls (experience a plus)

Support Systems

Strong engineering and programming support

Process-driven manufacturing environment

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What We're Looking For

Required

5+ years of CNC machining experience (job shop preferred)

Strong blueprint reading skills

Fluency in G- and M-code editing

Proven setup, tooling, and offset experience

Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve independently

Comfortable working to tight tolerances

Strong communication and professionalism

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience with 5-axis CNC machines

Conversational control experience

Exposure to aerospace, defense, or medical machining

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Materials You'll Work With

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Inconel

Specialty alloys and engineered materials

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose MSI because

Clean, professional, well-organized shop

Advanced CNC machines and tooling

Challenging, non-commodity work

Strong engineering collaboration

Steady workload with long-term programs

A culture that values craftsmanship and accountability

This is a shop for machinists who want real responsibility and room to grow .

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay: $26.00 – $30.00/hour (based on experience)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with 50% company match (up to 6%)

Ongoing training and skill development

Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within

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Apply

If you're an experienced CNC Set-Up Machinist looking for challenging work on advanced equipment, MSI wants to hear from you.

Machine Specialties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.