CNC Machinist 1

gbrx· Production
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📍 Jackson, MO, USFULL TIME

About this role

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

 

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

 

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

A CNC Machinist I operates a variety of machinery to fabricate component parts to meet close and complex tolerances using tools, including but not limited to, mills, lathes, CNC lathes, vertical and horizontal machines.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

  • Safely operates manual and CNC machinery
  • Monitors quantity output and proper operation of mechanical equipment
  • Makes mechanical adjustments to machines and tooling to ensure parts meet quantity and quality requirements
  • Verifies and audits quality utilizing proper measurement and inspection devices.
  • Uses hand tools such as wrenches, air and electric tools.
  • Reads drawings and follows production standards.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • 6+ months experience operating various types of manual or CNC machinery (lathes or mills)
  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructions
  • Ability to work in a team or independently
  • Knowledge of advanced machine operation and mechanical knowledge machinery.
  • Ability to effectively use measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, angle gauges, and tape measures

Preferred Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalency test/GED
  • 1+ years experience in machine operation or manufacturing experience

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.
  • This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.
  • Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

 

Working Postures

  • Sit: Occasionally
  • Stand: Frequently
  • Walk: Frequently
  • Bend: Frequently
  • Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
  • Crawl: Not Applicable
  • Climb: Not Applicable
  • Reach Forward: Occasionally
  • Reach Upward: Occasionally
  • Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

  • 5-10 lbs: Frequently
  • 10-25 lbs: Frequently
  • 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
  • 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
  • 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

  • Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
  • 10-25 lbs: Frequently
  • 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
  • 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
  • 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

 

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Email communication from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) will always come from a corporate email address that ends in @gbrx.com or from our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, after you have created a secure account and submitted your application. During the application process, you will create a secure account in our secure applicant tracking site that ends with “-gbrx.icims.com”. In this portal, we will ask you to provide your contact information, past employment history, education history and other job-related information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the CNC Machinist 1 position at gbrx?
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Where is the CNC Machinist 1 position at gbrx located?
This CNC Machinist 1 role at gbrx is based in Jackson, MO, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the CNC Machinist 1 role at gbrx full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a CNC Machinist 1 role in the Production department at gbrx.
Which team or department does the CNC Machinist 1 at gbrx belong to?
This CNC Machinist 1 position is part of the Production department at gbrx. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the CNC Machinist 1 position at gbrx?
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When was the CNC Machinist 1 job at gbrx posted?
This CNC Machinist 1 position at gbrx was posted on Jul 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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