Contract CNC Lathe Machinist – Setup (52–58 Hours/Week + $175/Day Per Diem)

🔎At a Glance

Company: Laitram Machine Shop (Contract Position)
Location: New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Pay: $40–$45/hour
Per Diem: $175/day
Schedule:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 4:30 PM – 5:00 AM
• Typical Work Week: 52–58 Hours
• 60-Hour Weeks Common
• Significant Overtime Available

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Immediate Openings – 4 to 6 CNC Lathe Machinists Needed

hireCNC is recruiting 4–6 experienced CNC Lathe Machinists for an immediate contract opportunity with one of Louisiana's fastest-growing manufacturers.

This is an excellent opportunity for setup machinists looking to maximize their earnings through competitive hourly pay, substantial overtime, and $175/day per diem.

The primary need is for CNC Lathe Machinists, although experience with CNC mills is a plus.

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What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Perform complete CNC machine setups
• Load tooling and workholding
• Set offsets and make program adjustments
• Edit feeds and speeds as required
• Run production while maintaining print tolerances
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Read blueprints and follow travelers
• Complete machine changeovers and teardown
• Troubleshoot machining issues
• Help train and mentor less experienced machinists

Senior-level machinists may also assist with:

• CNC programming support
• CAM file review
• Process improvements
• Setup documentation
• Tooling optimization
• Technical leadership

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Equipment

Primary hiring focus is on CNC Lathes featuring:

• Y-Axis Turning Centers
• Sub-Spindles
• Live Tooling

Additional equipment includes:

• Mill-Turn Machines
• CNC Mills

Lathe experience is strongly preferred.

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What We're Looking For

Required

• 3+ years of CNC setup experience
• CNC Lathe experience strongly preferred
• Ability to perform complete machine setups
• Experience making offsets and basic program edits
• Blueprint reading skills
• GD&T knowledge
• G & M Code knowledge
• Strong inspection skills using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
• Ability to work significant overtime

Preferred

• CAM software experience
• CNC programming experience
• Manual or automated CMM
• Multi-axis machining
• Mill experience
• Leadership experience
• Workholding development experience

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Why Contractors Like This Assignment

• $40–$45/hour
• $175/day Per Diem
• 52–58 hour work weeks
• Frequent 60-hour weeks
• Monday–Thursday schedule
• Immediate starts
• Modern CNC equipment
• Rapidly growing manufacturer
• Potential for long-term work
• Multiple openings available

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Schedule & Compensation

Pay

• $40–$45/hour
• Overtime available every week
• Typical work weeks range from 52–58 hours
• 60-hour weeks are common based on production needs

Per Diem

• $175/day

Schedule

1st Shift

Monday–Thursday

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2nd Shift

Monday–Thursday

4:30 PM – 5:00 AM

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Apply Today

hireCNC is actively interviewing qualified CNC Lathe Machinists for immediate starts.

If you're an experienced setup machinist looking for a long-term contract with excellent pay, overtime, and per diem, we'd like to hear from you.