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CNC Machinist / Programmer

CNC Machinist / Programmer

PublishedPublished: 2/6/2026
CNC Programmer
Full Time
1 - 2 years of experience

🔎At a Glance

Company: Wilson Machine & Welding Inc.
Locations: Hillsboro, Decatur, and Cordova, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Highly competitive DOE
Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30 PM – 1:30 AM, Mon–Thurs or Tues–Fri)
Overtime: Yes – Optional, half-day Saturdays available
Experience Level: Mid to Senior
Work Authorization: Not specified

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Why This Role Exists

Wilson Machine & Welding is growing fast and needs skilled CNC machinists to help meet rising demand across multiple Alabama facilities. With top-tier equipment, steady workflow, and new fabrication space underway, we’re building a team of independent, experienced machinists who can program, set up, and run jobs with precision and pride.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

  • Set up, program, and operate a range of CNC machines
  • Machine large, precision parts to tight tolerances
  • Work from job travelers and blueprints to program in GibbsCAM or at the machine
  • Handle a mix of job shop work with varying part sizes and complexity
  • Maintain a safe, organized work environment with minimal oversight
  • Collaborate with a lean, high-performing team of machinists

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

  • Machines: Horizontal Boring Mills (HBMs), Vertical Mills (3–4 axis), CNC Lathes (Y-axis, 5-axis), VTLs
  • Controls: Fanuc and Haas
  • CAM Software: GibbsCAM
  • Inspection Tools: Standard shop tools for precision inspection

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • 3+ years of CNC machining experience
  • Ability to program in GibbsCAM or at the machine
  • Comfortable with setups, tooling, offsets, and blueprint reading
  • Strong experience with mills, lathes, or boring mills
  • Willingness to work 2nd shift and contribute to a lean team

Preferred (Not Required):

  • Experience with multi-axis lathes and VTLs
  • Exposure to large-part machining or job shop environments
  • Familiarity with machining for steel and pipe mill parts

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Materials You’ll Work With

  • Steel
  • Large castings and pipe mill components

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Wilson Machine & Welding because:

  • High pay with lots of overtime (Alabama has no tax on OT!)
  • Zero bureaucracy – just skilled people getting the job done
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance with family coverage as low as $20–$30/week
  • Relocation assistance available – $15K+ provided to the right people
  • Comfortable shop environment with major equipment investment
  • New fabrication shop breaking ground soon
  • Respect for machinists who can work independently and do it right

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

  • Pay: Highly competitive (based on experience)
  • Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30 PM – 1:30 AM, Mon–Thurs or Tues–Fri)
  • Overtime: Optional, plus half-day Saturdays
  • Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage; family plans starting at ~$20/week and drop 50% after 5 years
  • Relocation Assistance: Yes – significant support offered
  • PTO: Standard paid holidays; vacation begins after 1 year

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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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Years of experience

  • 1 - 2 years of experience

CAM Software Experience

  • GibbsCAM

CNC Controls Experience

  • Fanuc
  • Haas

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • 3 Axis Milling / Router
  • 4/5 Axis Milling / Router
  • Lathe