Cnc Lathe Machinist

Description Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Lathe Machinist to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative  this role, you’ll help delivermission-criticalcomponents that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference?

Join us.

To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.

To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.

To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

• Operate engine and large lathes to machine a wide range of components, including castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom parts.
• Perform precision operations on large parts to meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Program and edit lathe operations using controls to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Inspect machined components using various precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience.

• 3–5 years of hands‑on machining experience or equivalent technical training.
• 3–5 years of experience setting up both CNC and manual lathes.
• Experience with
  ** programming
  * * is preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS:91E–Allied Trades Specialist
• Navy NEC:
  
  MM–Machinist’s Mate
• Air Force AFSC:2A7X1–Aircraft Metals Technology
• Marine Corps MOS:1316–Metal Worker
• Coast Guard Rating:
  
  MK–Machinery Technician

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Hyundai - Wia)