SR Machinist/CNC Programmer
EPS · Panama City Beach, FL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at EPS (industrial) in Panama City Beach, FL. IPC, AWS, or NADCAP exposure is a plus.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, GD&T, AS9100, Robotics, CNC, Machining
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 67%
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- ✓ CNC 40%
- ✓ Machining 40%
- ✓ GD&T 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at EPS
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- 2
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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
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- 5
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Full description from EPSAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Education
High School
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Category
Engineering
Job Description
EPS Corporation is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Machinist with a minimum of 10 years' hands-on experience in machining and CNC programming. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and programming CNC and manual machining equipment to produce complex, high-tolerance parts in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial fabrication projects. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, develop efficient machining strategies, and ensure conformance to AS9100D and MIL-STD quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes (e.g., Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc-controlled machines).
- ◆Translate engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical data into efficient machining processes.
- ◆Create and optimize G-code and toolpaths using CAM software such as Mastercam, , or CAMworks (Solidworks CAM).
- ◆Perform quality inspections using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.) to verify tolerances and specifications.
- ◆Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and speeds/feeds to improve throughput and part quality.
- ◆Conduct first article inspections and support root cause analysis on non-conforming parts.
- ◆Collaborate with engineers, quality inspectors, and other machinists to solve complex fabrication problems.
- ◆Maintain accurate production documentation and machine maintenance logs.
- ◆Adhere to and promote workplace safety standards and shop best practices.
- ◆Assist with quoting CNC machining jobs by accurately projecting production time, tooling usage, etc.
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED required; trade school certification or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology preferred.
- ✓Minimum of 10 years of machining experience, including 5+ years of CNC machine programming.
- ✓Proficiency in interpreting GD&T, blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models.
- ✓Advanced understanding of machining materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and polymers.
- ✓Experience working in a DoD or AS9100D-compliant manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓CAM certification (e.g., Mastercam, CAMworks (Solidworks CAM).)
- ✓Experience with 5-axis machining
- ✓Prior work supporting military systems or defense-related prototypes
- ✓Familiarity with CMPro or other manufacturing data management systems
- ✓IPC, AWS, or NADCAP exposure is a plus
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes (e.g., Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc-controlled machines).
- ◆Translate engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical data into efficient machining processes.
- ◆Create and optimize G-code and toolpaths using CAM software such as Mastercam, , or CAMworks (Solidworks CAM).
- ◆Perform quality inspections using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.) to verify tolerances and specifications.
- ◆Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and speeds/feeds to improve throughput and part quality.
- ◆Conduct first article inspections and support root cause analysis on non-conforming parts.
- ◆Collaborate with engineers, quality inspectors, and other machinists to solve complex fabrication problems.
- ◆Maintain accurate production documentation and machine maintenance logs.
- ◆Adhere to and promote workplace safety standards and shop best practices.
- ◆Assist with quoting CNC machining jobs by accurately projecting production time, tooling usage, etc.
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED required; trade school certification or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology preferred.
- ✓Minimum of 10 years of machining experience, including 5+ years of CNC machine programming.
- ✓Proficiency in interpreting GD&T, blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models.
- ✓Advanced understanding of machining materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and polymers.
- ✓Experience working in a DoD or AS9100D-compliant manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓CAM certification (e.g., Mastercam, CAMworks (Solidworks CAM).)
- ✓Experience with 5-axis machining
- ✓Prior work supporting military systems or defense-related prototypes
- ✓Familiarity with CMPro or other manufacturing data management systems
- ✓IPC, AWS, or NADCAP exposure is a plus
- ✓Position may require standing for extended periods and lifting materials up to 50 lbs.
- ✓Occasional overtime or we
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Job Title
SR Machinist/CNC Programmer
Location
Florida - FL 32408 US
Panama City Beach, FL 32401 US (Primary)
Job Type
Full-time
Work Conditions
- •Position may require standing for extended periods and lifting materials up to 50 lbs.
- •Occasional overtime or weekend work based on production demands.
EPS Corporation is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Machinist with a minimum of 10 years' hands-on experience in machining and CNC programming. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and programming CNC and manual machining equipment to produce complex, high-tolerance parts in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial fabrication projects. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, develop efficient machining strategies, and ensure conformance to AS9100D and MIL-STD quality standards.