CNC Machinist (Mazak / Mazatrol)

🔎 At a glance

Company: Team Penske
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Pay: DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Flexible schedule; overtime and weekends as needed
Experience: 1+ years
Machines: CNC Mills • CNC Mill-Turn • Manual Equipment
Controls: Mazatrol • Mazak Smooth Control

👍 Why join Team Penske?

Team Penske is looking for a CNC Machinist to join its machine shop in Mooresville, North Carolina. This is an opportunity to produce high-quality precision components in a fast-moving environment where accuracy, craftsmanship, and meeting deadlines all matter.

The shop is heavily invested in Mazak equipment, including advanced multi-axis machining centers and mill-turn machines. Machinists are involved in more than simply loading parts and pressing cycle start. You will help plan jobs from engineering drawings and CAD data, determine tooling and workholding, program and edit at the machine, inspect finished components, and solve machining challenges as they arise.

This position is well suited for a machinist who can independently set up and prove out CNC equipment but still enjoys working with other experienced shop personnel. You will have the opportunity to expand your programming, fixture design, tooling, and machining knowledge while producing precision parts in a highly respected motorsports manufacturing environment.

⚙️ What you’ll be doing

• Set up, program, prove out, and operate CNC machine tools
• Manufacture precision parts from engineering drawings and CAD data
• Program new components and modify existing programs using Mazatrol
• Load and edit EIA programs as required
• Determine the appropriate workholding, toolholding, and cutting tools for each job
• Assemble toolholders and set tools using a presetter
• Design and manufacture fixtures and custom workholding
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring instruments
• Anticipate tooling and material needs and coordinate orders with your supervisor
• Operate manual machines, saws, and other conventional equipment as needed
• Maintain accurate setup sheets and manufacturing information
• Complete preventive maintenance and assist with equipment repairs when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Take ownership of quality, accuracy, and on-time completion

🛠️ Machines, controls & inspection equipment

Team Penske operates a Mazak-focused CNC machine shop. Equipment within the shop includes:

• Mazak Variaxis i-700
• Mazak Integrex i-250H-S
• Mazak Integrex i-200H-S
• Mazak Smooth controls
• Mazatrol conversational programming
• Manual machining equipment and saws
• Tool presetters
• Digital and analog precision measuring instruments

Specific machine assignments will depend on shop needs and the machinist’s experience.

⭐ Shop highlights

• Highly respected motorsports organization
• Fast-paced precision manufacturing environment
• Mazak-focused CNC machine shop
• Advanced multi-axis and mill-turn equipment
• High-mix machining work
• Programming and editing at the machine
• Opportunities to design fixtures and workholding
• Hands-on involvement from planning through inspection
• Growth opportunities for skilled machinists
• Overtime opportunities based on production needs

✅ What we’re looking for

Required:

• At least 1 year of CNC machining experience, preferably in a prototype or high-mix, low-volume environment
• Ability to independently set up, prove out, and operate CNC machines
• Ability to edit EIA programs and make necessary adjustments at the control
• Experience assembling, setting, and measuring CNC tooling
• Ability to design or manufacture basic workholding fixtures
• Proficiency with digital and analog precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Knowledge of CNC cutting tools, toolholding, and workholding
• Strong shop math and basic computer skills
• Ability to produce accurate parts with a quality finish while meeting deadlines
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Dependable, professional, and accountable approach to work

Preferred:

• Mazak CNC machine experience
• Mazatrol programming experience
• Experience in prototype or high-mix, low-volume machining
• Completion of a high school machining program or post-secondary machining program
• Machining diploma, certificate, or technical degree
• Experience with fixture design and manufacturing
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and basic machine repair

👍 Why you’ll like working here

This is a hands-on machining position where you can take ownership of a job from initial planning through final inspection. You will work with advanced Mazak equipment, solve real machining challenges, and contribute directly to the quality and performance of precision components.

For a machinist who enjoys variety, advanced equipment, and an environment where good work is noticed, Team Penske offers an opportunity to continue building valuable setup, programming, and problem-solving skills.

💰 Pay & schedule

Pay: DOE

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Location:
200 Penske Way
Mooresville, NC 28115

Machinists must be willing and able to work flexible hours based on changing production schedules. Overtime and weekend work will be required as necessary.

🏭 About Team Penske

Team Penske is one of the most recognized organizations in professional motorsports. Its Mooresville operation brings together skilled professionals across engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and racing operations.

The machine shop supports a demanding environment where components must be manufactured accurately, efficiently, and to exact engineering specifications. Machinists work closely with drawings and CAD data while using modern CNC equipment, proven machining practices, and detailed quality procedures.

Team Penske’s Mazak-focused shop includes advanced Variaxis multi-axis machining centers and Integrex mill-turn equipment with Mazak Smooth controls. The environment is an excellent fit for machinists who take pride in precision, remain composed when priorities change, and want to keep developing their technical abilities.

🚀 Apply today

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