Mill Operator

Hickory, NCfull timeOn SiteH1B: no

Cogent Analytics Mill Operator at Cogent Analytics responsible for independently setting up and running CNC and manual equipment, holding tight tolerances, and mentoring less experienced machinists. The role includes programming, quality inspection, and shop safety.

Responsibilities

Machining & Setup
Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, and water jet equipment independently.
Plan job sequencing and select tooling and fixturing for efficient, quality production.
Complete setups from scratch without pre-built setups.
Programming expertise: Mill programming
Blueprint & Specification
Read and interpret complex technical drawings, GD&T callouts, and tight tolerances.
Write or edit basic CNC programs and make offsets to maintain required tolerances.
Quality & Coordination
Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and other inspection equipment.