5-Axis CNC Machinist / Programmer

🔎 At a glance

Company: Herkules USA Corp.
Location: Ford City, PA 16226, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ years of CNC machining experience
Machines: 5-axis CNC turning and milling centers

👍 Why join Herkules USA?

Herkules USA builds and modernizes high-performance roll grinding machines, lathes and related machine-tool systems at its Ford City, Pennsylvania operation. This is an opportunity to machine the large, complex components that become part of precision equipment used by industrial customers around the world.

As part of the international, owner-managed HerkulesGroup, the Ford City team combines more than 100 years of machine-tool tradition with an employee-focused culture, flat hierarchies and continued technical development. The work is varied and challenging, and machinists contribute directly through programming, setup, tool selection, in-process corrections and quality assurance.

⚙️ What you’ll be doing

• Machine complex workpieces made from cast iron, steel and aluminum
• Operate CNC turning and milling centers for 5-axis work
• Make real-time program corrections and tool adjustments
• Load, align and clamp parts according to required machining parameters
• Develop machine programs and select appropriate cutting tools
• Read technical drawings and translate requirements into reliable setups
• Perform in-process checks and support quality assurance
• Work independently while collaborating with the broader production team

🛠️ Machines, controls & software

• 5-axis CNC machining centers
• CNC turning and milling centers
• Large-part workholding, alignment and clamping systems
• Precision measuring and quality-assurance equipment

⭐ Shop highlights

• Established, family-owned international machine-tool group
• More than 100 years of machine-tool tradition
• Approximately 115 employees at the Ford City operation
• Large, air-conditioned production halls
• Varied, challenging machining rather than repetitive commodity work
• Bonus payments and a wide range of career opportunities
• Collegial, family-like working environment
• Machining, assembly and modernization capabilities supported in-house

🔩 Materials you’ll work with

• Cast iron
• Steel
• Aluminum

✅ What we’re looking for

Required

• At least 5 years of CNC machining experience
• Programming skills and sound knowledge of cutting tools
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Experience machining cast iron, steel and aluminum
• Ability to work independently with reliability and attention to quality
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC machining
• Experience machining large or complex workpieces
• Background in machine-tool or heavy-equipment manufacturing

👍 Why you’ll like working here

• Secure position with an internationally active company
• Complex work that uses real programming and setup skill
• Opportunity to work with large, technically interesting parts
• Friendly, experienced production team
• Bonus payments and career-development opportunities
• Climate-controlled manufacturing environment

💰 Benefits & schedule

Benefits: Bonus payments, paid holidays, paid vacation, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) match, life insurance and disability insurance. Relocation support may be available for qualified candidates.

🏭 About Herkules USA

Herkules is a world-leading specialist in roll machining. The company develops and manufactures high-performance roll grinders, lathes and related machine-tool systems for demanding industrial applications.

At the Ford City operation, American technicians, engineers and machinists manufacture new machines and modernize existing equipment. Mechanical production and electrical work are supported in-house, while a broad range of turning, milling, grinding and measuring systems helps the team produce high-precision components. Herkules USA is part of the HerkulesGroup, which employs approximately 1,500 people worldwide.

🚀 Apply today

If you are an experienced CNC machinist and programmer who enjoys complex 5-axis work, large components and challenging setups, apply today to join Herkules USA in Ford City.