Overview
CNC Machine Operator – 1st Shift Jobs in Saco, ME at Nikel Precision Group
Schedule: 1st Shift, M-F 7a-3:30p
Location: Saco, ME
Job Type: Full-time
Nikel Precision Group is hiring a CNC Machine Operator for our first-shift team in Saco, Maine. This role is a good fit for someone with CNC operation experience or machining-related training who wants steady full-time work, competitive pay, strong benefits, and the opportunity to work with modern CNC equipment in a clean, climate-controlled shop.
Why Apply
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Eligible for our 980 shift schedule after 60 days, offering every other Friday off
- Clean, climate-controlled work environment
- Modern CNC equipment
- Work supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical customers
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Paid time off, holiday pay, and employee tool purchase program
What You’ll Do
- Operate CNC machines to produce precision machined parts
- Read travelers, blueprints, tool sheets, and inspection instructions
- Load parts, fixtures, and workholding into CNC equipment
- Monitor machine operation, tooling, alarms, and part quality
- Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, indicators, or gages
- Identify machine, tooling, or quality concerns and notify the appropriate team member
- Keep accurate production and inspection documentation
Required Qualifications
- CNC operation experience or machining-related training
- Ability to read work instructions and basic blueprints
- Ability to use basic measuring tools
- Basic shop math skills
- Ability to work first shift on-site in Saco, Maine
Preferred Experience
- CNC milling, Mazak, or 5-axis experience
- Precision manufacturing, aerospace, medical, or ISO-regulated experience
- Setup, offsets, fixture loading, or first-piece inspection experience
Qualified applicants with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- CNC: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Saco, ME 04072 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: CNC Machine Operator – 1st Shift
Company: Nikel Precision Group
Location: Saco, ME
