CNC Lathe Machinist

Join a well-established precision machine shop with over 50 years of manufacturing experience serving Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Semiconductor customers. The shop is entering an exciting growth phase as part of a larger manufacturing organization focused on strengthening American manufacturing through investment in people, technology, and long-term career development while preserving the craftsmanship and hands-on culture that make great machine shops successful. We're seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist who can independently take a job from setup through production with minimal supervision.

Compensation:

$30-$40/hr based on experience 1st

Shift:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday Unlimited overtime available Double-time pay on Sundays Weekly pay

What You'll Do:

Set up and operate 2-axis and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes Read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing documentation Work with Fanuc controls and G-code programs Select tooling, establish work and tool offsets, and prepare machines for production Perform first-piece and in-process inspections Hold extremely tight tolerances Machine primarily stainless steel and aluminum components Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other manual precision measuring instruments Troubleshoot machining and quality issues independently Make machine-side program adjustments and offset corrections as needed Requirements 3+ years of CNC lathe setup experience Ability to independently set up and run 2-axis and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes Experience with Fanuc controls Ability to read and interpret blueprints Familiarity with G-code and machine-side program edits Experience performing first-piece inspections and production verification Strong understanding of precision measurement and inspection techniques Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other manual inspection tools Experience with Hardinge, Doosan, Swiss-style, or similar CNC lathes preferred Aerospace, Defense, Medical, or high-precision machining experience preferred Benefits Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Company matching 401k Paid vacation Paid holidays Paid sick days.