Select an opportunity on the left to find out more.Okuma CNC Machinist Jobs
Looking for Okuma CNC machinist jobs?
hireCNC connects experienced machinists and CNC programmers with machine shops across the United States that run Okuma CNC equipment.
Okuma is a Japanese-engineered machine tool brand known for precision, reliability, and its own proprietary CNC control — making Okuma experience a valuable, specialized skill on the shop floor.
Because of this, machinists and programmers with hands-on Okuma experience are in high demand.
---
What Is Okuma?
Okuma is a machine tool builder based in Japan, with a history stretching back more than a century.
Okuma's U.S. operations are centered in Charlotte, North Carolina, home to its Global Repair Center and parts/service support for the North American market.
Unlike most machine tool builders, which source their CNC controls from third parties such as Fanuc or Siemens, Okuma designs and builds its own control system in-house — the OSP series (currently the OSP-P300 and OSP-P500).
Okuma's product line includes:
- CNC lathes
- Machining centers
- Multitasking (turn-mill) machines
- 5-axis machines
- Double-column machining centers
- Grinders
---
Okuma Skills Employers Look For
Machine shops hiring for Okuma-equipped roles often look for skills such as:
✔ Programming and operating on the Okuma OSP control
✔ Running GENOS and MULTUS machine families
✔ Turn-mill/multitasking setup and tooling
✔ Offsets, tool changes, and work-holding setup
✔ Reading blueprints and holding tight tolerances
✔ Precision measurement and inspection
Machinists and programmers who combine hands-on Okuma experience with OSP control knowledge are especially valuable to employers.
---
Types of Jobs That Run Okuma Equipment
Many CNC roles involve running Okuma machines as the primary equipment on the floor.
Common job titles include:
CNC Machinist (Okuma environment)
Operates and sets up Okuma lathes or machining centers for production runs.
CNC Programmer (OSP Control)
Writes and edits programs specifically for Okuma's OSP control.
Multitasking/Turn-Mill Machinist
Runs Okuma MULTUS or similar turn-mill equipment for complex parts.
Lead Machinist/Setup
Oversees a cell of Okuma machines and supports training and troubleshooting.
---
Industries That Use Okuma Machines
Okuma equipment is common in industries that demand high precision and tight tolerances.
Machine shops running Okuma machines commonly serve:
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Medical device machining
- Energy and power generation
- Precision job shops and contract manufacturing
- Automotive and motorsports
Because Okuma builds its own controls and components in-house, shops that invest in Okuma equipment tend to keep it — and keep hiring for it — for years.
---
Find Okuma CNC Jobs Near You
hireCNC works with machine shops across the United States that are actively hiring machinists and programmers with Okuma experience.
Browse the job listings above to explore current opportunities.
Roles may include:
- CNC Machinist (Okuma)
- CNC Programmer (OSP Control)
- Multitasking/Turn-Mill Machinist
- Lead Machinist
New machining jobs are added regularly as machine shops expand their programming and production capabilities.
---
Looking for Other CNC Jobs?
Browse additional machining opportunities: