CNC Programmer Machinist

TOP PARTS International · Jackson, AL

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Level: Technician
Team: Manufacturing
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at TOP PARTS International (industrial) in Jackson, AL.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC, Machining, Tooling

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.

Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 1043 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.

Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ CNC 80%
✓ Tooling 73%
✓ Machining 67%
GD&T 33%
Team leadership 27%
Lean 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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This plant: TOP PARTS International in Jackson

1 other open role at this site.

CNC Programmer/Machinist — Precision Parts & Setup Pro · Manufacturing · Technician

Full description from TOP PARTS InternationalAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

◆CNC setup, programming, and operation with high accuracy
◆Maintain tolerances, quality standards, and production schedules
◆Perform inspections and first-piece validation
◆Read blueprints and use measuring instruments
◆Maintain machines, safety, and housekeeping
◆Support training and work collaboratively across teams

Requirements

✓High school or trade training
✓2–3 years CNC experience

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Machinist A (Tooling Shop)

Reports to Manufacturing Manager | Non-exempt

Summary: Sets up, programs, and operates CNC machines to produce precision parts to blueprint specifications.

Skills

•CNC programming and machining
•Blueprint reading and precision measurement
•Problem-solving and teamwork

Work Conditions

•Shop environment (loud)
•Physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs

Company: Leading manufacturer of thin wall tube mills with strong focus on R&D and custom solutions.

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