Machining

Precision Work for Critical Equipment

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If you enjoy precision work, problem solving, and building parts that must perform in demanding environments, machining offers a challenging and rewarding career path.

Types of Work You May Be Involved In

Precision Component Manufacturing

  • Machining precision parts for industrial equipment

  • Producing components for OEM manufacturing programs

  • Fabricating custom machined parts to customer specifications

Equipment Repair & Rebuild

  • Repairing worn shafts, housings, and mechanical components

  • Rebuilding industrial equipment parts

  • Machining replacement components to restore equipment performance

Large-Part Machining

  • Handling oversized or heavy industrial components

  • Machining parts used in heavy equipment and structural systems

  • Working with specialized tooling and fixtures

Reverse Engineering

  • Recreating components when drawings are unavailable

  • Measuring and recreating worn or damaged parts

  • Supporting customers with hard-to-source components

Tools & Equipment You’ll Work With

Our machining team uses a combination of modern and classic equipment designed to deliver precision and efficiency.

Examples include:

  • CNC Horizontal Boring Mill

  • Mazak Vertical Mill

  • Mill/Turn machining capabilities

  • Large-part machining equipment

  • Measuring and inspection tools

Our machinists work closely with fabrication and engineering teams to produce parts that meet demanding performance standards.

Skills We Look For

You don’t need to know everything on day one. Many of our team members build their skills over time.

Common skills in machining roles include:

  • CNC machine operation

  • Manual machining and setup

  • Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation

  • Precision measurement and inspection

  • Tooling setup and adjustments

  • Mechanical problem solving

Most importantly, we look for people who take pride in their work and want to continue improving their craft.

Typical Career Path

Machining Intern / Apprentice
Learn shop safety, machining fundamentals, and machine operation while working alongside experienced machinists.

CNC Machinist
Operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components and perform machining operations on industrial parts.

Senior / Lead Machinist
Handle complex setups, program adjustments, and specialized machining work.

Shop Foreman / Coordinator
Mentor newer machinists, coordinate work within the machining department, and support production workflow.

Operations Leadership
Opportunities to move into production leadership, project management, or advanced technical roles.

Many leaders within industrial manufacturing started their careers working directly on machines.

Training & Skill Development

Machining skills grow with experience, training, and exposure to different types of projects.

Team members have opportunities for:

  • CNC machine training

  • Advanced machining techniques

  • Programming and setup development

  • Cross-training with fabrication and engineering teams

  • Leadership development opportunities

We believe investing in a variety of skill development helps our team members build long-term careers.

A Day in the Shop

A typical day might include:

  • Reviewing part drawings and specifications

  • Setting up machines and tooling

  • Programming or adjusting CNC equipment

  • Machining new components or repairing worn parts

  • Measuring and inspecting finished parts

  • Collaborating with fabrication and engineering teams

The parts produced by our machinists often support critical industrial operations where reliability matters.

Hear From Our Machining Team

Click play on any team member spotlight to get a feel of life at NIX.

Why Choose Nix Industrial

✔ 5th Generation industrial company with long-term stability
✔ Be Big, Act Small® culture
✔ Competitive pay and benefits
✔ Advancing Machining equipment and facilities
✔ Opportunities to grow into leadership roles
✔ Strong safety culture
✔ Team environment built on pride in the trade

Ready to Start Your Machining Career?

If you enjoy precision work, technical challenges, and building parts that keep equipment running, we could be the best fit for you!