The Entry Level Machinist is the starting point for a machining career at DeShazo — learning to set up and run CNC equipment, read prints, and produce mechanical components for our material handling equipment and automation systems, with hands-on guidance from experienced machinists. Most jobs here are custom, one-off parts, so you'll be learning to work through something new far more often than repeating a process you already know.

DUTIES:

• Learn to safely operate CNC machining equipment under the guidance of experienced machinists.

• Run proven jobs — load, cycle, unload, and check parts against the print.

• Learn to read prints and BOMs, and check finished features and dimensions against them.

• Use standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators) to verify parts and hold size.

• Learn to apply tool wear offsets, and recognize when something is off enough to stop and ask.

• Build toward setting up and running your own jobs as your skills develop — including jobs with little or no repeat history.

• Keep your workstation, tooling, and materials organized.

• Ask questions and flag anything uncertain rather than guessing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in a machining or manufacturing trade program.

• Willingness to learn hands-on machining skills from experienced machinists — no prior shop experience required.

• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel).

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions closely.

• Comfortable working on a variety of different parts rather than the same job repeatedly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any exposure to a machining, CNC, or manufacturing trade school program.

• Some comfort with blueprints or basic shop math (fractions, decimals, geometry).

• You've used calipers or micrometers before.

• Forklift experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Stand/walk for 8-10-hour shifts

• Be able to work in any position (reach, bend, kneel, etc.)

• Ability to learn quickly and retain information long term

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance

• 401(k) plan with match

• Company-paid short term disability insurance

• Long term disability insurance available

• Company paid basic life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Additional life insurance available

• 9 paid holidays

• PTO Program

• Tool purchase program

• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit

• Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.