Okuma & Tsugami CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist – Okuma & Tsugami Setup

Statesville, NC

$28–$30/hour for experienced machinists | Up to $36+/hour for top-tier dual-platform talent

West Side Industries, a precision CNC job shop serving aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and industrial customers since 1943, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist with hands-on setup experience on both Okuma lathes and Tsugami Swiss-type machines.

The Role

Set up, program edits, and run jobs across our Okuma CNC lathes and Tsugami Swiss-type lathe. This is a hands-on role for a versatile machinist who can move between chuck-style and sliding-headstock work and own setups from blueprint to first article.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and run Okuma CNC lathes (chuck and bar work)
• Set up and run Tsugami Swiss-type lathe (sliding headstock, guide bushing)
• Edit programs at the control; tune offsets, feeds, and speeds for production
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and routing documents
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, gages, and Comparator as needed
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, and machine condition
• Document work per our ISO 9001-compliant quality system

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years CNC turning experience with proven setup experience on both Okuma and Tsugami platforms
• Working proficiency with Fanuc and Yasnac controls
• Strong Swiss-type knowledge — guide bushing setup, bar feeder operation, tooling for small-diameter precision work
• Solid blueprint reading and GD&T skills
• Sharp attention to detail — commitment to making parts right the first time
• Experience across a variety of materials (stainless, aluminum, brass; nickel alloys, titanium, and PEEK a plus)
• Reliable, self-directed, and a good teammate
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or apprenticeship a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $28–$30/hour for experienced machinists; up to $36+/hour for top-tier dual-platform talent
• Paid Time Off
• Benefits package in development
• Stable, day-shift work at a long-established shop
• Clean, organized facility with quality equipment
• Varied work — short runs, interesting parts, no two days the same
• Opportunity to grow with a company investing in its future

To Apply

Send your resume to info@westsideindustries.US or call 980-223-8665. Walk-ins welcome at 124 Hatfield Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

West Side Industries is an equal opportunity employer.