CNC Machinist

Please note: This position is part of Superior Tooling which is based out of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Superior Tooling is a fully owned subsidiary of SHL Advantec.

About Superior Tooling:

We specialize in building plastic injection molds, blow molds for medical industry, bottle molding, and precision machine work. We are an ISO 9001 Certified Business and AMBA Member.

We are privately owned company and have been in business since 1985. Since 2024, SHL Medical has been holding full ownership of Superior Tooling. SHL Medical is also a privately held company and a leading manufacturer for Autoinjectors worldwide.

Join us if you are interested in working in a focused, friendly, financially sound and climate-controlled manufacturing environment.  

Responsibilities include:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, and materials
• Takes inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available, anticipated stock, and placing orders.
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, and attachments.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Maintains continuity by documenting and communicating actions.
• Documents actions by completing inspection reports for production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Minimum requirements:

• 10 years of experience in CNC machining
• Accurate data entry and computer skills
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to adapt to change

Preferred qualifications:

• Background in tooling and/or building injection molds

Superior Tool, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.