CNC Machining Cell Operator

Job Description

Job Description Build Your Career Operating CNC Equipment at Pace Industries

At Pace Industries, people stay. Many of our teammates have grown with us for decades because we invest in their development and create opportunities to advance. Join our 2nd shift CNC team and contribute to a company focused on becoming the world’s premier die casting and engineering solutions partner.

A Day in the Life

You’ll arrive for the evening shift, review work instructions, and stage material for the next production run. Throughout the shift, you’ll load and unload parts, start and monitor CNC cycles, and keep a close eye on quality. You’ll use basic measuring tools to verify dimensions, document your results, and immediately escalate any questionable conditions to your supervisor. You’ll maintain production rates while keeping your area organized, clean, and safe.

Why this role is a great fit for aspiring engineers and makers

• Hands-on exposure to real-world productivity, quality, engineering, and machining
• Paid training and clear paths for growth
• A stable, team-oriented environment where your work matters

Compensation

$17–$21 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM (2nd Shift)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid company training
• Career advancement

What You’ll Do

• Load and unload parts in CNC machines and run production lots
• Use basic measuring equipment to inspect parts and record results
• Maintain established production rates with consistency
• Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions to your supervisor
• Perform in-process and final inspections and maintain inspection logs
• Follow detailed work instructions and standard procedures
• Keep a safe, clean, and organized workstation; follow OSHA guidelines and all Pace policies outlined in the employee manual
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Attributes

• Clear, effective communication
• Strong dependability and follow-through
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and apply information accurately
• Basic measurement and math capability
• Safety-first mindset; aware of conditions impacting your own and others’ well-being
• Quality-focused and detail-oriented; checks work for completeness and accuracy

Physical Demands

• Regularly remain stationary at a workstation
• Frequently move parts weighing up to 20 lbs

Be part of a team where innovation, growth, and opportunity come together. Pace is a destination for people who want to build something lasting—products and careers alike.