Machinist/CNC Programmer
SkillForce · Charlotte, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at SkillForce (industrial) in Charlotte, NC.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks
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 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 22 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- FDA / GMP 30%
- ✓ Tooling 30%
- ✓ Machining 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at SkillForce
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from SkillForceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
are to operate, program, and maintain advanced CNC equipment—including an Okuma lathe with live tooling and dual spindles, as well as an Okuma vertical mill equipped with a 4th axis trunnion table. Pay is $27- $30 based on skill set and experience. If you have 3+ years experience as a Machinist/CNC Programmer apply now!
Machinist/CNC Programmer
Responsibilities
- ◆Set up, program, and operate Okuma CNC lathes and mills
- ◆Develop CAM programs using SolidWorks CAM, Delcam, CamWorks, or similar software
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
- ◆Inspect finished parts with precision measurement tools to ensure quality standards
- ◆Perform routine maintenance and adjustments to optimize machine performance
- ◆Keep accurate records of work performed and production data
- ◆Supervise and mentor machine operators to promote efficient and accurate manufacturing
- ◆Assist with assembly and fabrication tasks as needed
- ◆Uphold all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized workspace
Machinist/CNC Programmer
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in machining is a plus
- ✓3 years+ of CAM programming experience
- ✓3+ years of CNC machining experience, preferably with Okuma equipment
- ✓Skilled in using measurement tools like calipers and micrometers
- ✓Experience with CNC routers and related machinery is a plus
- ✓Forklift experience a plus
- ✓Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform manual tasks
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Job Description
Job Description
Currently hiring for a Machinist/CNC Programmer in Charlotte. NC. As a Machinist/CNC Programmer your primary
Benefits
- •Weekly pay
- •Paid time off
- •Referral program
- •Medical insurance
- •Dental insurance
- •Vision insurance
- •401(k)