CNC Lathe Setup Machinist

Dakota Digital

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-Time | First Shift

Hours:

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with some scheduling flexibility

Overtime:
Available

Pay:
Based on experience

Dakota Digital is looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to join our in-house machine shop in Sioux Falls. The primary focus of this position is setting up CNC lathes and turning centers, proving out jobs, troubleshooting machining issues, and getting machines running correctly and efficiently. Production operators handle much of the repetitive part loading once a setup is established, allowing this position to focus heavily on setups, tooling, work holding, offsets, machining processes, and problem-solving.

We are looking for someone with a solid CNC turning background who understands machining beyond simply loading parts and pressing cycle start. You do not need experience with our exact equipment. With the right machining foundation, we can train you on our machines and processes.

• Two Okuma L370 CNC lathes with bar feeders
• Okuma LB300MY
  CNC lathe
• Okuma OSP/P200 controls

• Perform complete CNC lathe setups and changeovers
• Install and set cutting tools, boring bars, drills, inserts, and other tooling
• Set up chucks, collets, jaws, and other work holding
• Bore or modify soft jaws as required
• Load CNC programs and establish tool and work offsets
• Make appropriate G-code edits and adjustments at the machine
• Prove out setups and produce acceptable first-piece parts
• Read and interpret prints, dimensions, and tolerances
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, thread gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Make tool, wear, and work-offset adjustments
• Troubleshoot chatter, chip control, surface finish, dimensional, tooling, and work holding issues
• Adjust speeds, feeds, and cutting conditions as needed
• Operate machines as production needs require
• Work with production operators to ensure setups run consistently
• Identify opportunities to reduce setup and cycle times
• Maintain accurate setup information for repeat jobs

• Previous CNC lathe or turning-center experience
• CNC setup experience or a strong machining background with the ability to quickly learn independent setups
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and tolerances
• Knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, tool holding, and work holding
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment
• Understanding of tool and work offsets
• Understanding of speeds, feeds, and cutting conditions
• Ability to read and make appropriate edits to CNC programs
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Okuma CNC lathe experience
• Okuma OSP/P200 control experience
• Bar feeder experience
• Live-tooling or Y-axis turning experience
• G-code programming/editing experience
• GibbsCAM experience

• 75% aluminum
• 20% mild steel
• 5% plastics

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Bonuses
• Air-conditioned, well-lit manufacturing environment

Dakota Digital designs and manufactures instrumentation and electronics for the automotive and motorcycle aftermarket. Our products are used in everything from classic cars and hot rods to custom trucks and motorcycles. Our machine shop manufactures components used directly in these products, giving our machinists the opportunity to work on a variety of parts and see where their work ultimately ends up.

Dakota Digital is continuing to grow, with a new manufacturing facility planned for our machine shop.

If you enjoy CNC turning, machine setups, and solving machining problems, we would like to hear from you.