Senior CNC Lathe Machinist

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior CNC Lathe Machinist to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. Holding an incredibly vital role in our production line, you will be responsible for setting up and operating high-precision CNC lathes equipped with sub-spindles and live tooling.

The ideal candidate brings 5 or more years of hands-on experience, a mastery of multi-axis lathe operations, and a strong commitment to quality and documentation. If you are a natural problem-solver who excels in an AS9100 aerospace-compliant environment, we want to hear from you.

Duties

• Complex Machine Setup: Independently set up and program/edit multi-axis CNC lathes featuring sub-spindles and live tooling.
• Production Operations: Run production cycles efficiently on our fleet of premium machine tools, including HAAS, Mori Seiki, and Okuma.
• Quality Assurance: Perform first-article and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments, and accurately complete all inspection reports.
• Compliance & Traceability: Maintain strict lot control and meticulously follow established AS9100 quality management procedures to ensure parts are fully traceable.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve machining, tooling, and program issues dynamically to minimize downtime and prevent scrap.
• Shop Upkeep: Keep your workstation, machines, and tools clean, organized, and properly maintained (5S principles).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with our welding and assembly teams to ensure seamless part handoffs and minimize downstream production issues.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience setting up and operating CNC Lathes in a precision machining environment.
• Advanced Tooling Mastery: Proven proficiency with sub-spindle and live tooling lathe configurations is required.
• Machine Familiarity: Hands-on experience working with HAAS, Mori, and/or Okuma controls and machine tools.
• Blueprint & G-Code Reading: Ability to read, interpret, and work directly from complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Proficient in reading and editing G-code at the machine controller.
• Metrology: Skilled in using standard precision inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gages, depth gages).

Compliance & Quality Requirements

• Quality Standards: Previous experience working within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality system is highly preferred.
• Traceability: High attention to detail regarding lot traceability, routing sheets, and part tracking.

Soft Skills & Physical Demands

• Problem-Solving: Strong mechanical aptitude and critical thinking skills to diagnose tool wear, adjust offsets, and troubleshoot setups.
• Work Ethic: Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high production throughput.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand for long periods and safely lift and handle material stock up to [e.g., 50 lbs].

What We Offer

• A critical, highly valued role in a modern, well-equipped shop.
• Competitive compensation package based on your machining expertise.
• A clean, safe, organized work culture focused on quality and teamwork.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person