Cnc Lathe Machinist

2nd Shift Cnc Lathe Machinist

This role is for a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist on 2nd shift who will set up, operate, and maintain twin spindle twin turret CNC lathes to produce high-quality fire fighting equipment components such as handline nozzles, apparatus valves and fittings, industrial valves, adapters, caps, and plugs. You will balance hands-on machine setup with careful monitoring, inspection, and organization to ensure parts meet precise specifications and tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathe machining centers, including performing regular change-outs and offsets to support production runs.
• Spend approximately 30% of the shift performing machine setups and change-outs and 70% monitoring machines, inspecting completed parts, and cleaning and organizing work areas.
• Complete 1 to 3 setups per shift, with production runs ranging from about 20 to 200 parts, while maintaining consistent quality and efficiency.
• Run two CNC lathe machines simultaneously, managing workflow and cycle times to keep production on schedule.
• Operate Okuma-Howa lathes, including bar feeder lathes, single spindle and twin turret configurations, indexing lathes, and custom-thread lathes, as required.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools to verify that parts meet specified tolerances and customer requirements.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, and fixtures on machines using appropriate hand tools and precision instruments.
• Read, understand, and edit programs for bar feeder lathes, making necessary adjustments to ensure accurate and efficient machining.
• Perform preventive maintenance on CNC lathes according to the established work schedule to support reliable machine performance.
• Hold and maintain tight tolerances of +/- 0.001 inch on machined parts throughout the production process.
• Interpret complex blueprints, including those with a high number of dimensions, to confirm that parts are produced to print.
• Lift and move materials, tooling, and parts weighing up to 50 pounds in a safe and controlled manner.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and clean work environment by following shop procedures and housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in setup, change-outs, offsets, and operation of CNC lathe machinery, with Okuma equipment strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to proficiently read and interpret blueprints, including prints with up to 100 dimensions that must be checked.
• Strong proficiency in using precision measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges, to verify part accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience working with tight tolerances up to +/- 0.001 inch and maintaining these tolerances consistently.
• Solid understanding of G and M codes and their application in CNC lathe programming and operation.
• Ability to safely lift and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to work effectively on 2nd shift and manage multiple machines simultaneously in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to touch off adjustments on tools and setups, using mechanical aptitude and critical thinking to achieve correct dimensions.
• Experience adjusting shims, screws, and other machine components to bring parts into specification according to the print.
• Background working with Fanuc-driven CNC Okuma lathes.
• Experience operating single spindle twin turret CNC lathes.
• Job shop experience, indicating familiarity with frequent change-outs and varied part runs.
• Comfort working in an environment with older equipment that is being gradually upgraded.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports both financial security and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligibility for benefits starting the first of the month following hire, and a 401(k) plan with a 50% match up to 6% after 90 days. Paid time off begins after 90 days and is prorated for the first year, with two weeks of PTO provided starting January 1 in subsequent years.

Team members receive a boot allowance of $150 per year, enjoy nine paid holidays including one floating holiday, and can earn raises based on…