CNC Lathe Machinist / Setup

$27.00 - $35.00 hourly

Job Description

Choose Your Career Track: Maximize Your Pay or Fast-Track Your Training!

Looking for a better opportunity to use your machining expertise, earn competitive pay, and expand your skills? We're seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Programmer & Setup Machinist to operate Okuma CNC lathes with Fanuc controls in a precision-focused manufacturing environment.

Whether you're an experienced programmer ready to maximize your earning potential or a skilled machinist interested in learning specialized gear cutting, we'd like to hear from you!

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive hourly pay ($27.00 – $35.00/hr), based on demonstrated skills and experience
  • Stable, predictable first-shift schedule. Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm.
  • Modern manufacturing environment with advanced technology
  • Clear career tracks focusing on either immediate high-pay mastery or dedicated skill training

Key Responsibilities

  • Program, set up, and operate CNC Okuma lathes utilizing Fanuc controls.
  • Execute complex machining operations, including high-precision turning and specialized gear cutting.
  • Interpret technical data by reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and job routing sheets accurately.
  • Maintain quality control by inspecting your own parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure tight tolerances.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: Proven track record programming, setting up, or operating CNC lathes.
  • Control Systems: Direct experience with Fanuc controls is required.
  • Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading capabilities, and shop math skills.
  • Gear Cutting: Prior familiarity with gear cutting processes is a plus, but a strong desire to learn through our training program is highly encouraged.
  • Mindset: A quality-first approach to production and a history of reliable attendance

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance