{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c19a20a92059b5d5ab2ecef2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c19a20a92059b5d5ab2ecef2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c19a20a92059b5d5ab2ecef2","title":"Day Shift - CNC Machine Operator","description":"NLB Corp. is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment. Precision engineering and manufacturing, production efficiency, and diesel engine optimization are just some of the processes that drive our technically advance products. Our NLBelieve Culture is the fuel that drives our company.\nOur Culture is our life blood. Every Team Member is expected to practice Safety, Responsiveness, Reliability, and Efficiency. What we build is cool equipment. What we offer you is a future.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nSet up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nReasonable Accommodations Statement\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nEssential Functions Statement(s)\nStudies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, or description of parts to be replaced, to determine dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations and tools, materials and machines required.\nMeasures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points to layout stock for machining.\nLearns how to set up and operate metal removing machines, such as manual lathe, milling machines, and saws to machine parts to specifications.\nVerifies conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments.\nPositions and secures work piece in holding device, such as chuck or collet, or on surface plate or worktable with such devices as vices, V-blocks and angle plates.\nUses hand tools, such as files, grinders, to fit and assemble parts to assemblies or mechanisms.\nVerifies dimensions and alignment with measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gages and gage blocks.\nAbility to drill, tap and mill flats on mill and turn and bore on lathe.\nCalculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.\nMachine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.\nMeasure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.\nSet up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.\nAlign and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.\nMonitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.\nSelect the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.\nLay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.\nObserve and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.\nCheck work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.\nMaintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.\nPosition and fasten work pieces.\nOperate equipment to verify operational efficiency.\nClean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.\nProgram computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools.\nSet controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.\nConfer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.\nDismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.\nSupport metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.\nFit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.\nMust be able to communicate effectively, get along with co-workers, and deal with colleagues effectively and professionally.\nA continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.\nPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS\nCompetency Statement(s)\nAccuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.\nApplied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.\nDetail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.\nReliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.\nResponsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.\nSafety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.\nAccountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.\nTechnical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.\nCommunication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.\nProblem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.\n\nSKILLS & ABILITIES\nEducation : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience : Two to four years related experience operating a lathe or vertical mill.\nVocational school or machine trades class is helpful.\nComputer Skills\nAbility to be trained to use Syteline effectively.\nCertificates & Licenses\nAbility to be trained to operate warehouse equipment such as a hand truck.\nAbility to pass Hi-lo driver exam and receive a hi-lo license.\n\nOther Requirements\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nPhysical Demands Lift/Carry\nStand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)\nWalk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)\nSit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) using crane\nHandling/Fingering F (Frequently) or other assistance if necessary\nReach Outward O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally) using crane\nReach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) or other assistance if necessary\nClimb N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not applicable)\nCrawl O (Occasionally) Push/Pull\nSquat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)\nBend O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)\n26-40 lbs O (Occasionally) using crane or other assistance if necessary\n41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)\n\nN (Not Applicable)\n\nActivity is not applicable to this occupation.\n\nO (Occasionally)\n\nOccupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)\n\nF (Frequently)\n\nOccupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)\n\nC (Constantly)\n\nOccupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)\n\nOther Physical Requirements\nVision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)\nSense of Sound (hearing protection required in marked areas)\nSense of Touch\nAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Hearing, eye protection and hard hat protection required in marked areas)\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\nExperience\nRequired\n2 - 4 years: Related experience operating a lathe or vertical mill.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Nlb","rawCompany":"nlb","city":"Wixom","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:23:48.502Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Day Shift - CNC Machine Operator","description":"NLB Corp. is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment. Precision engineering and manufacturing, production efficiency, and diesel engine optimization are just some of the processes that drive our technically advance products. Our NLBelieve Culture is the fuel that drives our company.\nOur Culture is our life blood. Every Team Member is expected to practice Safety, Responsiveness, Reliability, and Efficiency. What we build is cool equipment. What we offer you is a future.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nSet up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nReasonable Accommodations Statement\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nEssential Functions Statement(s)\nStudies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, or description of parts to be replaced, to determine dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations and tools, materials and machines required.\nMeasures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points to layout stock for machining.\nLearns how to set up and operate metal removing machines, such as manual lathe, milling machines, and saws to machine parts to specifications.\nVerifies conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments.\nPositions and secures work piece in holding device, such as chuck or collet, or on surface plate or worktable with such devices as vices, V-blocks and angle plates.\nUses hand tools, such as files, grinders, to fit and assemble parts to assemblies or mechanisms.\nVerifies dimensions and alignment with measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gages and gage blocks.\nAbility to drill, tap and mill flats on mill and turn and bore on lathe.\nCalculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.\nMachine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.\nMeasure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.\nSet up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.\nAlign and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.\nMonitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.\nSelect the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.\nLay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.\nObserve and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.\nCheck work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.\nMaintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.\nPosition and fasten work pieces.\nOperate equipment to verify operational efficiency.\nClean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.\nProgram computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools.\nSet controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.\nConfer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.\nDismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.\nSupport metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.\nFit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.\nMust be able to communicate effectively, get along with co-workers, and deal with colleagues effectively and professionally.\nA continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.\nPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS\nCompetency Statement(s)\nAccuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.\nApplied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.\nDetail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.\nReliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.\nResponsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.\nSafety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.\nAccountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.\nTechnical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.\nCommunication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.\nProblem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.\n\nSKILLS & ABILITIES\nEducation : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience : Two to four years related experience operating a lathe or vertical mill.\nVocational school or machine trades class is helpful.\nComputer Skills\nAbility to be trained to use Syteline effectively.\nCertificates & Licenses\nAbility to be trained to operate warehouse equipment such as a hand truck.\nAbility to pass Hi-lo driver exam and receive a hi-lo license.\n\nOther Requirements\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nPhysical Demands Lift/Carry\nStand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)\nWalk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)\nSit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) using crane\nHandling/Fingering F (Frequently) or other assistance if necessary\nReach Outward O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally) using crane\nReach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) or other assistance if necessary\nClimb N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not applicable)\nCrawl O (Occasionally) Push/Pull\nSquat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)\nBend O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)\n26-40 lbs O (Occasionally) using crane or other assistance if necessary\n41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)\n\nN (Not Applicable)\n\nActivity is not applicable to this occupation.\n\nO (Occasionally)\n\nOccupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)\n\nF (Frequently)\n\nOccupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)\n\nC (Constantly)\n\nOccupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)\n\nOther Physical Requirements\nVision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)\nSense of Sound (hearing protection required in marked areas)\nSense of Touch\nAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Hearing, eye protection and hard hat protection required in marked areas)\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\nExperience\nRequired\n2 - 4 years: Related experience operating a lathe or vertical mill.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:23:48.502Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:23:48.502Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Nlb","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Wixom","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c19a20a92059b5d5ab2ecef2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c19a20a92059b5d5ab2ecef2"}}