Lathe Setup Machinist III

3 weeks ago


Matthews, United States Northeast Tool & Manufacturing Full time
Job Description

Ready to join an award-winning company and disrupt the manufacturing industry as a Lathe Setup Machinist III? Then, let’s talk


Standout Benefits:


  • Competitive Pay: 31-35$/hr - Compensation that reflects your skills and experience
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401K Plan: Includes both Roth and Traditional options
  • Relocation Assistance: Available for well-qualified candidates
  • Challenging and Rewarding Work: Opportunity to work with high-end CNC equipment in the aerospace industry, machining complex products with tight tolerances
  • Family-Oriented, Team-Focused Environment: Supportive workplace that values growth and teamwork
  • Career Growth Opportunities: A company that invests in its employees’ development and offers a challenging and rewarding career

What You’ll Do



  • Setup CNC equipment to produce high quality parts, according to blueprints and engineering models.
  • Interpret (G-Code) programming, set up, and run CNC lathes.
  • Understand speeds & feeds with an ability to align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and accessories.
  • Responsible for selecting and installing tooling into tool posts or indexing heads.
  • Observe numerical display on control panel and compare with data on print sheet to verify dimensional adjustments on machining cuts.
  • Run first piece and check for conformance to specifications, complying with inspection requirements outlined by the Quality Department.
  • Responsible for following and maintaining 5S in work area and performing total preventative maintenance activities.
  • Load and unload raw material or parts into machining centers.
  • May calculate complex and/or component angles and dimensions.
  • Will use digital measurement tools with an emphasis on dimensional accuracy and precision.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For



  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum of five (5) years of machining experience with a familiarity of G-Code
  • Experience with Siemens and/or Fanuc Controls
  • Proven experience as a lathe CNC Machinist in the manufacturing field including multi-axis lathes
  • Ability to maintain tight tolerances, and to read and interpret blueprints and use required digital measuring instruments
  • Experience with basic shop math, and familiarity with GD&T
  • Basic computer skills

Even Better



  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Previous experience in an AS9100 Environment strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with DMG Mori, Grob, Okuma, or Makino machine tools
  • Experience with high temp alloys, such as Inconel and Monel
  • Machining credentials/certifications; i.e. CNC Turning Specialist
  • Foundational GD&T certification per GD&T ASME Y14.5 – 2018 standards
  • Certified in Lean Six Sigma; Yellow Belt or Higher
  • Experience in use of automation in manufacturing processes
  • Experience with Mastercam, specifically 2023 or newer

We believe the only way our company can grow is when we nurture the growth of our employees. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact in our community. Sound too good to be true? Apply today to join our team