About this opportunity
Werko Machine Co. lists this Lead CNC Mill Machinist – Horizontal Boring Mill – 1st Shift opportunity in pennsauken township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At a Glance
Company: Werko Machine Co.
Location: Pennsauken, NJ (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range:
$34 – $42 per hour (DOE)
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years CNC machining experience)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Why This Role Exists
Werko Machine Company is looking for a Lead CNC Mill Machinist who is comfortable running their FEMCO horizontal boring mill — that is the main need driving this hire. As workload increases across custom and high-precision manufacturing projects, this person will also support programming, setup, and operator development on the shop floor.
This role plays a critical part in maintaining quality, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent production standards inside our climate-controlled 18,000 sq. ft. facility in Pennsauken, NJ.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
Program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines
Assist operators with setups, tooling, and process improvements
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and GD&T
Determine workholding, tooling selection, and machining sequence
Perform first-article and in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, and precision gauges
Verify dimensional accuracy and hold tight tolerances
Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust offsets, feeds, and speeds
Support production scheduling and maintain workflow consistency
Maintain high professional standards of communication and shop organization
This is a hands-on leadership position — not just programming from a desk.
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Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
CNC Milling Equipment:
FEMCO Horizontal Boring Mill (Full B-Axis Rotary)
Haas VF-6 with 4th Axis Rotary
Milltronics VM Series
Fadal 4020
Controls:
Haas
Milltronics
Fanuc-based systems
CAM Software:
Autodesk CAD/CAM systems
Inspection Tools:
Calipers
Micrometers
Precision gauges
Horizontal boring mill experience is the top priority for this hire.
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Materials You’ll Work With
Aluminum
Mild & Alloy Steel
Stainless Steel
Custom high-precision materials
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What We’re Looking For
Required
5+ years of CNC machining experience
Hands-on experience running a horizontal boring mill (FEMCO or similar)
Strong CNC mill programming, setup, and operation experience
Proficiency using CAM software
Blueprint & GD&T interpretation skills
Ability to lead by example on the shop floor
Strong troubleshooting and process improvement ability
Reliable, organized, and mechanically skilled
Preferred
Multi-axis CNC machining experience
Experience in high-mix or custom manufacturing environments
Manual machining knowledge
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Werko Machine Co. because:
Climate-controlled shop environment
75+ years of manufacturing stability
Modern equipment across milling, turning, and fabrication
Leadership opportunities for experienced machinists
Steady 1st shift schedule
Respect for skilled tradespeople
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range:
$34 – $42 per hour (DOE)
Benefits:
Health insurance
Vision plan
Pension plan / 401(k)
Life insurance
2 weeks PTO + sick leave
End-of-year bonus
Schedule:
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime: As needed based on production demand
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