The ideal candidate is a self-directed setup machinist with production-shop experience who can complete multiple setups per day, run first-article parts, inspect work to specification, and keep machines operating efficiently.
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Set up, operate, and monitor CNC lathe machines, including HAAS and Mazak lathes.
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Complete approximately 2–5 machine setups per day based on production requirements.
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Set up and run first-article parts to verify dimensions, tolerances, surface finish, and conformance to blueprints and job requirements.
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Make machine adjustments, tool offsets, and program edits as needed to ensure parts meet quality specifications.
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Operate CNC machines for production after setups are completed.
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Load tooling, install workholding, set tools and offsets, change inserts, and verify proper machine operation.
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Work with live tooling and Y-axis CNC lathes.
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Support production using automated bar feeders, bar loaders, and related machine-loading equipment.
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Review and follow job travelers, work orders, setup instructions, blueprints, routing sheets, and other production documentation.
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Read and interpret part drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and inspection requirements.
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Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, pin gauges, height gauges, and go/no-go gauges.
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Program, edit, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs at the machine control as needed.
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Identify and correct setup, tooling, program, material, or machine issues to minimize downtime, scrap, and rework.
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Set up, operate, and troubleshoot rotary draw tube-bending equipment as production needs require.
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Select, install, and adjust applicable tube-bending tooling, including dies, mandrels, clamps, and fixtures.
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Maintain accurate setup, inspection, production, and downtime documentation.
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Perform routine machine care, including cleaning, lubrication, tool changes, chip removal, and reporting maintenance needs.
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Follow all safety policies, machine-safety procedures, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
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Work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, engineering, and production team members.
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Previous experience setting up and operating CNC lathes in a production machine-shop environment.
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Hands-on experience with HAAS and/or Mazak CNC lathe machines.
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Experience setting up multiple machines per day and operating production equipment after setup approval.
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Experience with live tooling, Y-axis machining, and multi-axis CNC turning operations.
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Ability to complete and verify first-article parts.
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Ability to make basic CNC program edits, tool-offset adjustments, and setup corrections at the machine.
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Ability to read and follow blueprints, job travelers, work instructions, and production documentation.
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Experience using precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and inspection equipment.
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Familiarity with auto bar feeders, loaders, or automated production-support equipment.
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Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and quality focus.
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Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple setups, and meet production schedules.
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Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
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Experience programming CNC lathes using G-code, conversational programming, Mazatrol, or similar machine-control systems.
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Experience with rotary draw tube benders or CNC tube-bending equipment.
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Experience machining stainless steel, brass, aluminum, steel, or other metal materials.
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Familiarity with first-article inspection, in-process inspection, and quality documentation.
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Knowledge of tooling selection, feeds and speeds, cutting parameters, and efficient setup practices.
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Experience in a high-mix, low-volume or fast-paced production machine-shop environment.
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
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Ability to bend, kneel, reach, grip, and perform repetitive hand movements.
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Ability to safely lift, move, push, or pull materials, parts, tooling, and fixtures as required.
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Ability to work safely around moving machinery, cutting fluids, metal chips, noise, and other machine-shop conditions.
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Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear as required.
This role works in a CNC machine-shop and manufacturing environment with HAAS and Mazak lathes, live-tooling and Y-axis machines, automated bar feeders/loaders, tube-bending equipment, precision measuring tools, and metal materials.