Machinist I – Entry Level

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Mid-level Machinist performing setups and operations on CNC and manual machines for metals industry. Seeking candidates with machining experience and knowledge of metal measurements.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeHuger • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating CNC and manual machines, with a strong focus on precision machining, tool preparation, and inspection of work pieces. Possesses extensive knowledge of metals and machining measurements, ensuring adherence to specifications and tolerances.

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CNC Machine OperationManual Machine OperationBlueprint InterpretationTool PreparationMetal Knowledge

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Hard Skills

CNC MachiningManual MachiningDimensional MeasurementCutting Speed CalculationFeed Rate CalculationMachining TolerancesParts InspectionHousekeeping PracticesMaintenance Checks

Tools & Technologies

LathesMillsProfile MachinesCranes

Certifications & Qualifications

Machining Certification

Industry Keywords

Machining ProcessesSpecificationsTolerancesMetals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs setup, and operation of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines.
May also operate manual machines such as lathes, mills, and profile machines.
Work is diversified, and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances.
Monitors work to ensure that machine is operating properly.
Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts, and in making repairs to existing parts and equipment.
Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, or descriptions of parts.
Computes cutting speeds, feed rates and dimensions.
Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining operations.
Responsible for rigging and transporting large parts and equipment by crane.
Inspects machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Performs housekeeping of machine and work area.
Daily maintenance check of machine.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen.
Minimum of 2 years machining experience or equivalent certification.
Requires extensive knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes.
This position requires no programming experience. However, applicants possessing programming capabilities will receive priority consideration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
medical
dental
vision accident
hospital indemnity
critical illness
life & accidental death insurance
tool purchase program
401(k)
flexible spending accounts
education reimbursement
quarterly bonus
employee referral bonuses