
CNC Machinist / Programmer
🔎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