CNC Lathe Machinist – 1st Shift; Method & Tsugami | Fanuc

🔎At a Glance

Company: Plastic Distributors & Fabricators, Inc. (an Evantic Company)
Location: Haverhill, MA (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $28 – $35 per hour (DOE)
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
Overtime: Available before or after shift as needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior (3–5+ years CNC lathe experience)

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Plastic Distributors & Fabricators (PDF), part of the Evantic family of companies, continues to expand its precision plastics machining operations in Haverhill.

This CNC Lathe Machinist role supports growing demand for tight-tolerance thermoplastic components across industrial and high-performance applications.

This is a stable, well-maintained 52-person facility focused on long-term employment — not a revolving-door production shop.

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In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to machine precision plastic components
• Work on Method and Tsugami CNC machines (Fanuc controls)
• Install tooling, set offsets, verify work holding, and prove out setups
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Make offset and tooling adjustments to maintain tolerances
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot as needed
• Accurately document production activity
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals

You’ll be trusted to run independently while maintaining high quality standards.

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You’ll work with:

• Method CNC Lathes (Fanuc Controls)
• Tsugami CNC Lathes (Fanuc Controls)
• Precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges)

Experience with Fanuc-based controls is important for success in this role.

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• Engineered thermoplastics
• High-performance polymer materials
• Specialty plastic components

Machining plastics requires different tooling, speeds, and chip management than metal — experience with polymers is a plus.

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Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of CNC lathe experience
• Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes independently
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Ability to read blueprints and hold tolerances
• Strong understanding of tooling and offsets
• Comfortable working in a production environment
• Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented

Preferred:

• Experience machining plastics or thermoplastics
• Experience with Method or Tsugami machines
• Ability to make minor program edits at the machine
• Experience operating multiple machines concurrently

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Plastic Distributors & Fabricators offers:

• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Very well-maintained equipment
• Stable 52-employee team
• Long-term employment focus
• On-site cafeteria
• Professional, organized production flow
• Overtime opportunities

This is a steady, structured environment with real career stability.

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Pay Range: $28 – $35/hr (DOE)

Schedule:
1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mon–Fri)

Overtime:
Available before or after shift as needed

Benefits details discussed during interview.

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Plastic Distributors & Fabricators, Inc. (PDF) is part of Evantic®, a vertically integrated engineered polymer solutions provider supporting aerospace, semiconductor, industrial, and advanced manufacturing industries.

The Haverhill, MA facility focuses on precision plastics machining and fabrication in a clean, well-maintained production environment.

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Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

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