CNC Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high‑tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi‑finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type:
Hourly

• Studies work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Operates primary and high‑end machinery including set‑up and complete program understanding with editing ability to produce complex, non‑routine parts and components.
• Perform assignments involving machining of surfaces at unusual or compound angles; items that require different or compound indexing; multiple lead and various other non‑standard screw threads; helical or other types of gears, worm threads; or surfaces closely interrelated dimensions or complex configurations that usually require special adaption or extension of the use of conventional machine tools.
• Perform machining operations on CNC machine tools including shop floor programming and using such procedures as multiple setups, in‑place machining of fixtures, debugging first‑run programs and making or suggesting changes to machine‑tool program.

• CNC Machinist Level 2 or 3
• Experience operating Okuma, Fanuc, and other similar controls.
• Ability to set up and operate standard CNC lathes.
• Ability to understand blueprints and GD&T.
• Fluent in using all types of measuring equipment from hand tools to CMM and optical comparators.
• Read and understand G and M codes.
• Ability to perform simple program edits as needed.
• Must be able to set up complex jobs using work instructions or guides and work under limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively, and work in a team environment.

• 15% shift differential; $1k sign‑on bonus
• Medical – 90% paid with 100% reimbursement on deductible
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• 401 K with company match
• Time‑off benefits
• Pay range: $29–$35 + bonus plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.