Machinist III, 2nd shift
Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you were asked to jump onto a different machine or a different department mid-shift. How did you get up to speed fast.
adaptability for the 'operate multiple machines and rotate departments' requirement
This is aerospace and defense work, so tight tolerances and documentation matter a lot. Tell me about a time your paperwork or traceability actually saved you or someone else from a bigger problem.
seriousness about documentation and traceability in a regulated industry
Attendance and reliability are things we specifically look at for this shift. Tell me about your attendance record at your last job and how you think about showing up consistently for 2nd shift.
direct check against the posting's emphasis on minimal call-offs
Technical
Walk me through how you'd set up a job when you're only given a blueprint, a setup sheet, and a process sheet, no verbal instructions from anyone.
whether the candidate can work independently from written documentation, since 2nd shift has less supervisor coverage
Tell me about the CNC lathe and mill work you've done. Which machines, which controls, and how would you rate your setup experience versus your run experience.
actual hands-on depth against the two-machine minimum requirement in the posting
How do you go about re-cutting or machining a set of chuck jaws when they're worn or need to be custom-fit to a part.
whether they've actually done this specific task, which is called out directly in the job duties
Tell me about a time you had to make a minor edit to a CNC program on the machine, not write one from scratch. What was the change and how did you verify it was safe to run.
comfort with program edits without overstepping into full programming, matching the 'minor programming adjustments' language
What's your experience entering data into an ERP system, and how did you use it day to day on your last job.
basic system literacy since the job explicitly requires ERP data entry
Walk me through how you'd figure out a scrapped part, what went wrong, why, and what you'd change in the setup so it doesn't happen again.
root-cause troubleshooting ability rather than just blaming the machine or material
Situational
Say you're machining a part to a tight tolerance and your in-process check comes back just outside spec. What do you do before you run the next part.
quality discipline and whether they stop the line versus hoping it's fine
This role has you inspecting your own parts and sometimes checking another machinist's work. How do you handle it if you find a problem with someone else's setup or parts.
whether they can deliver quality feedback to a peer without creating shop floor conflict
You'll be lifting parts up to 25 pounds repeatedly through a shift. Any concerns doing that kind of physical work consistently.
physical capability and honesty about the job's manual demands
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