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Machinist 2 (Hiring for All Shifts)

$48k to $59k

Weaverville, NC, USAFull-timePosted May 13, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Job Title: Machinist 2 Location: Weaverville, NC Reports to: Production Supervisor Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services Job Function: Machining Job Summary: Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic parts to customer specifications by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities

Follow all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and practices. Monitor and maintain quality of work to ensure adherence to customer expectations. Meet productivity standards and strive to increase productivity. Set-up machines and verifies the accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. Ability to interpret complex blueprints effectively, produce and measure product with tolerances of +/- .0005. Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly and verify dimensions and alignment of assembly. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Fulltime 40 hr. commitment with occasional overtime expected. Must be able to work while standing for up to 12 hours per day. Required Qualifications: Excellent mechanical, math and communication skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of quality inspection processes and procedures.

Knowledge of database programs (i.e. – SAP). High School Diploma or GED. 6 months verifiable experience in a CNC metal machining environment if candidate has no formal training in machining technologies. One-year diploma or two-year associate degree in machining technologies are highly desired. Physical Requirements: Routinely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. Routinely reach with hands and arms to handle or feel. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to talk and hear. Pay Rate: $23.00 - $28.50 Depending on Experience Why Join Us?

Work for a collaborative, experienced leadership team. Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture. RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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