
CNC Lathe Machinist / Setup
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
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Years of experience
- 2+ years of experience
Salary range
- $27 - $35 per hour
Required languages
- English
CAM Software Experience
- GibbsCAM
CNC Controls Experience
- Fanuc
Machine Type Programming Experience
- Lathe