CNC Lathe Setup Machinist — Dual Spindle; Fanuc | Day Shift

Position: CNC Lathe Setup Machinist — Dual Spindle (Fanuc) | Day Shift
Location: Saint Francis

At a Glance

Company:  Advance Screw Products

Location:

St. Francis, WI (On-Site)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $26 – $35 per hour (based on experience)

Shift:  1st Shift — 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
Overtime:  Available (optional Saturday mornings)
Experience Level:  Mid-Level (2+ years CNC lathe setup experience)

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- Why This Role Exists

Advance Screw Products is adding capacity to support consistent demand for precision turned components across multiple industries. This position is essential to maintaining efficient production, reliable quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced job shop environment.

As a CNC Lathe Setup Machinist, you will produce complex small components on dual-spindle turning centers, ensuring stable processes and high productivity from setup through production.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Perform complete setups on CNC dual-spindle lathes

Synchronize main and sub-spindle operations

Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs at the machine

Install tooling, holders, collets, chucks, bar feeders, and part catchers

Set tool offsets, wear offsets, and work coordinates

Conduct first-article inspections and adjust as needed

Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues

Optimize cycle times, feeds, speeds, and tool life

Maintain process stability during production

Document setup parameters and production data

Collaborate with programmers, quality, and production teams

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- Machines, Controls & Equipment

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:  Dual-Spindle CNC Lathes (Doosan, Miyano, Ganesh)
Controls:  Fanuc
Production Systems:  Bar feeders, part catchers, automation accessories
Inspection Tools:  Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, comparators

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Carbon steels

Stainless steel

Brass

Aluminum

Specialty alloys and plastics

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- What We’re Looking For Required

2+ years of CNC lathe setup experience

Ability to independently set up jobs from prints and setup sheets

Strong understanding of G-code and CNC controls

Proficiency with precision measuring instruments

Solid knowledge of cutting tools and inserts

Ability to read blueprints and GD&T

Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented

Preferred (Not Required)

Experience with dual-spindle machines

Live tooling, Y-axis, or mill-turn experience

Bar-fed production experience

Familiarity with SPC or process capability concepts

High-mix, low-to-medium volume job shop experience

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Advance Screw Products because:

Clean, organized, heated shop environment

Family-owned company with long-term stability

Specialized work on precision turned parts

Mix of modern CNC equipment and proven production machines

Realistic schedules with optional overtime

Strong benefits and profit-sharing potential

Team culture that respects skilled tradespeople

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $26 – $35 per hour (DOE)

Benefits (after eligibility period)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with profit sharing

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid personal days

Weekly pay

Uniform service provided

Optional overtime opportunities

Schedule

1st

Shift:

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM  or  7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday)

Optional Saturday overtime: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

Apply now to join a precision machining team where your setup skills drive production success.