Mazak Lathe Machinist

Mazak CNC Lathe Machinist

International Tool & Manufacturing
📍 Fairfield, New Jersey
💼 Full-Time | Day Shift
💰 $100,000 – $120,000 per year (DOE)

About the Company

International Tool & Manufacturing is a small, precision CNC job shop located in Fairfield, NJ, specializing in tight-tolerance prototype and short-run production work. The shop primarily supports defense-related programs and operates in a temperature-controlled, ISO-certified environment with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship, and long-term employment.

This is a shop for experienced machinists who take pride in their work and want stability, respect, and challenging projects — not button-pushing production lines.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Mazak CNC Lathe Machinist to take ownership of the lathe department. This is a long-term opportunity for a senior-level machinist who can confidently handle complex setups, tight tolerances, and prototype work across a wide range of materials.

You will work independently, with trust and autonomy, in a professional shop environment alongside other skilled machinists.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Mazak CNC lathes (single-turret horizontal)
• Program and edit at the machine using Mazatrol
• Machine tight-tolerance prototype and short-run parts
• Interpret complex blueprints and GD&T requirements
• Select tooling, offsets, and cutting parameters
• Work with a wide range of materials (steel, aluminum, stainless, exotic alloys)
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure quality standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area
• Support continuous improvement within the lathe department

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience
• Strong background in CNC lathe machining
• Hands-on experience with Mazak machines and Mazatrol controls
• Ability to hold tight tolerances consistently
• Experience in job shop and prototype environments
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per year, based on experience
• Full medical insurance – no employee contribution
• Profit sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Stable, long-term employment
• Temperature-controlled, ISO-certified professional shop

Why This Role Stands Out

• Senior-level role with real responsibility and trust
• Defense work with interesting, challenging parts
• Excellent compensation and benefits package
• Clean, organized, professional shop environment
• Long-term opportunity — not a revolving-door position