Position:
CNC Operator
Location:
Farmington, NY
Summary: Nesco Resource is seeking a reliable and mechanically inclined CNC Operator to join a multi-department manufacturing team in Farmington, NY. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers the chance to build a long-term career while gaining hands-on experience in precision machining operations. The CNC Operator will support production across multiple departments, including Mills, Lathes, Sheet Metal, and Cut-Off operations, while setting up and operating machinery to produce high-quality components. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Pay Rate:
- $20.00 - $22.00/Hour (Based On Experience)
Shift(s):
- 1st Shift: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Job Duties:
- Set up and operate production equipment including CNC machines, lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders
- Produce assigned parts according to written work instructions, drawings, and production requirements
- Select proper tooling, speeds, and feeds based on materials, tolerances, and job specifications
- Operate machinery to maintain close tolerances and meet quality standards
- Inspect completed parts and document results on production and quality paperwork
- Record production time, quantities, material usage, and job-related information accurately
- Perform machine adjustments, routine maintenance, and minor repairs using standard hand tools
- Maintain organized work areas and return tools and equipment to designated locations
- Identify and report product defects, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns
- Communicate process issues or deviations to supervisors and leadership
- Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and quality requirements
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working on the production floor
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1-2 years of related machine operation experience and/or training preferred
- CNC, machining, or manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to complete basic production reports and documentation
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
- Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages
- Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Reliable attendance and safety-focused mindset
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Ability to stand, reach, and use hands throughout the shift
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 40 lbs.
- Frequent walking, bending, reaching, and movement around machinery
- Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
- Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and vibration
- Exposure to manufacturing conditions including noise, fumes, airborne particles, humidity, and chemicals
- Ability to wear required PPE in a production environment
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
