Machinist; CNC Lathe

Position Title

Machinist (CNC Lathe)

In person / Bouldin and Lawson LLC McMinnville Tennessee

Full-Time

Nursery and Greenhouse (Horticulture Equipment and Services)

Bouldin and Lawson, L.L.C. is looking to hire a detail-oriented machinist, with a focus on primarily working on a HAAS TL-3 CNC lathe. Our shop runs one shift, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM on a 4 - 10 hour days schedule, with opportunities for overtime as needed. Our machinists use on panel programming, as well as CAM software when needed to make parts to print specifications.

In addition, manual layout work as well as the use of manual machine tools is sometimes required. We do not employ machine operators, our machinists perform all critical machining duties, including programming, setup duties, tooling inspections, tramming and accuracy checks, as well as general machine maintenance.

• Read and interpret part prints, machine parts to specification using CNC and manual lathes
• Write programs via the machine panel, and alter programs when changes occur
• Perform all setup duties and tooling inspections before machining
• Perform general maintenance on the machine(s)
• Perform machine calibration, tramming, runout adjustment, and accuracy checks
• Monitor and check parts against prints and standards to ensure quality and accuracy
• Operate machines safely and efficiently while prioritizing tool life, part quality and accuracy, and machine longevity
• When no lathe work is needed for current job, or if the lathe is ahead, assist with other machine shop areas, including bandsaw, manual layout and drill line, sheet metal, and milling machines

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 60-100lbs frequently
• Ability to stand on concrete for 10+ hours per day
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to read and interpret measuring tools, such as a tape measure, calipers, micrometers etc.
• Experience with machine tools and manual layout work
• Ability to process plan – plan out necessary machining operations, the proper order to perform said operations, and the proper tooling to accomplish a quality finish with good accuracy
• Hand tools and measurement tools not provided, must be furnished by the employee. Specialty tools or measurement equipment, and all machine tooling is provided by the employer.
• Strong time management skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screen
• Must be willing to assist with other machine shop processes when the lathe is ahead or through current job

• Experience with HAAS CNC machine tools
• Prior experience programming and operating a CNC lathe
• Experience with manual mills and lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, hydraulic presses, etc.
• A machinist certificate or some similar formal education
• Ability to program directly from the machine control panel
• Prior forklift certification
• Prior CAM software experience