CNC Lathe Machinist - Operator Level III '3'
About The Position
Pegasus Mfg. Inc. is hiring an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist / Operator – Level III (3) to support precision turning operations on complex, tight-tolerance components. The role focuses on operating, setting up, and supporting 2-axis CNC lathes and, when applicable, mill-turn lathe equipment with live tooling. The machinist will work in an on-site, high-precision manufacturing environment serving aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, industrial, and advanced manufacturing markets. The position calls for sound machining judgment, careful setups, accurate offsets, efficient production, tool-life awareness, consistent part quality, clear communication, and ownership of work.
Requirements
- 2–5+ years of CNC lathe machining experience preferred.
- Experience with 2-axis CNC turning required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tolerances, GD&T, and work instructions.
- Strong understanding of lathe tooling, inserts, speeds and feeds, workholding, offsets, and basic troubleshooting.
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and verify parts to print requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
- Reliable and organized, with the ability to work independently once trained.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma and/or equivalent, two years of technical school, or an associate college degree.
- Ability to work with ITAR-controlled information where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mill-turn, live tooling, sub-spindle, Y-axis, or multi-axis lathe equipment.
- Experience with FANUC CNC controls.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, industrial, or other tight-tolerance manufacturing environments.
- Experience setting up jobs from scratch, including jaws, collets, fixtures, tooling, and offsets.
- Experience machining stainless steel, alloy steels, aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or other difficult materials.
- Experience with repeat production jobs and improving cycle time, tool life, setup time, or part consistency.
- Ability to troubleshoot chatter, taper, surface finish issues, tool wear, part movement, and dimensional drift.
- Experience supporting first-piece inspection, in-process inspection, and production handoff.
- Willingness to help improve setup notes, tooling lists, and repeatability for future runs.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate 2-axis CNC lathes and, when applicable, mill-turn/live-tooling lathe machines.
- Produce parts to blueprint, model, and work-order requirements.
- Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
- Load programs, set work and tool offsets, and make minor program or offset adjustments as needed.
- Use FANUC CNC and Okuma controls for setup, operation, troubleshooting, alarms, edits, and machine-level adjustments.
- Select and install tooling, inserts, jaws, collets, fixtures, and workholding as required.
- Monitor tool wear, surface finish, chip control, part movement, and machine performance during production.
- Inspect in-process and finished parts using precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and bore and thread gauges.
- Identify and communicate issues related to tooling, setup, material, machine performance, or part quality.
- Maintain accurate production records, inspection documentation, and job notes.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
- Communicate with supervisors, programmers, quality staff, and other team members during job handoff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid vacation: two weeks initially, increasing to three weeks with tenure.
- Seven paid holidays annually.
- Three paid sick days annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
