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About this CNC Machinist role at Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls · Onsite · Cranston-Rhode Island-United States of America

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.

  • On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

CNC Machinist (on-site) 

  • Our employees are the most important part of our business. Thank you for your interest in applying to new opportunities with us. 

What You Will Do  

Johnson Controls is seeking to fill the position CNC Machinist, based in one of our advanced R&D facilities located in Cranston, RI. 
 

The CNC Machinist will support R&D engineering activities by producing fixturing, prototypes, and small production runs. You will work closely with engineers to align on design intent, machinability, and critical characteristics.  

*We require candidates to be US Citizens and/or permanent residents of the US.  Sponsorship is not available for this role. 

How You Will Do It  

  • Set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components for R&D projects. 

  • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and 3D models to determine machining strategies. 

  • Perform manual machining operations (lathe, mill, surface grinder) when required for secondary operations or basic, low volume tasks. 

  • Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision measurement tools to verify conformance to specifications. 

  • Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation. 

What We Look For  
Required  

  • Associate’s degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field. 

  • Hands-on experience programming and operating CNC mills and/or lathes in a prototype or production environment. 

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation. 

  • Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques. 

  • US Citizen and/or permanent resident. 

Preferred 

  • Experience working with Haas and Trak lathes/mills. 

  • Experience using SolidCAM. 

  • Experience within the fire protection industry.  

COMPENSATION RANGE: $30/hr - $48/hr (Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us 

JCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories. 

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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How this CNC Operator salary compares

This role pays $99,840/yrabove the typical range for CNC Operator roles.

$46,894 median $63,040 $88,400

Typical range $52,099–$74,547/yr, from 285 comparable CNC Operator listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See CNC Operator salary insights →

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intense

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