CNC Lathe Machinist - 3rd Shift

Elmet Euclid LLC•Euclid, OH

5d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Elmet Technologies is hiring a CNC Lathe Machinist to join our manufacturing team in Euclid, Ohio. In this role, you’ll set up and operate CNC equipment to machine precision components from specialized materials. You’ll work from blueprints and technical specifications, prepare tooling, set up fixtures and workpieces, machine first articles, make offsets and adjustments, and inspect your work to make sure every part meets requirements. The underlying role requires hands-on CNC setup and operation across machining functions including turning, cutting, drilling, reaming, and boring. This is an experienced machining position for someone who understands the entire process—not just how to start the machine. Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving demanding industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy. At our Euclid facility, machinists transform specialized materials into precision components where quality and consistency matter. As a CNC Lathe Machinist, you’ll have a direct role in turning drawings and specifications into finished products our customers depend on.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma, vocational school diploma, or GED
Have significant hands-on CNC machining experience
Have experience setting up and operating CNC lathes
Can read and interpret complex blueprints and layouts
Understand machining tolerances and specifications
Understand tooling, fixtures, offsets, and machining processes
Can use micrometers, dial calipers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and other precision inspection equipment
Can recognize when a machining process is moving out of specification
Can make appropriate tooling, offset, or machine adjustments
Are comfortable working with computer-controlled manufacturing equipment
Can troubleshoot problems rather than simply stopping when something goes wrong
Take safety, quality, and precision seriously
Five to seven years of CNC machining experience
Competency in blueprint interpretation, tolerances, precision measurement, and machine operation and maintenance

Nice To Haves

Experience with FANUC controls
Experience with HAAS controls
Experience with OKUMA controls
Experience with CAD/CAM software
Experience with CNC turning
Experience with multi-axis machining
Experience with first-article machining and inspection
Experience with precision measurement
Experience with complex blueprint interpretation
Experience with tool setup and presetting
Experience with machine troubleshooting
Experience with FANUC, HAAS, and OKUMA controls and CAD/CAM software

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, routing sheets, sketches, and technical specifications
Determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining sequences
Prepare and preset tools for CNC equipment
Set up CNC lathes for turning and related machining operations
Mount, align, and secure fixtures, tooling, attachments, and workpieces
Assemble cutting tools and position tool holders in machine turrets
Retrieve and load preprogrammed machining instructions
Calculate and set machine controls and key process variables
Verify setups against required dimensions, depths, angles, tolerances, and specifications
Machine first-article parts for inspection and quality approval
Monitor machine operation throughout the production process
Perform tool changes and make offsets and adjustments to maintain specifications
Make minor adjustments to preprogrammed instructions when needed to meet product requirements
Perform manual machine functions when necessary
Recognize programming, tooling, or equipment problems and work with supervisors or programming personnel to resolve them
Inspect finished work using precision measuring and inspection equipment
Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas according to established safety and quality standards
Set up machines correctly and efficiently
Understand the blueprint before machining begins
Select and prepare the right tooling
Produce first articles that meet specifications
Monitor the machining process rather than simply waiting for a cycle to finish
Measure parts accurately throughout production
Recognize changes in tooling or machine performance
Make appropriate offsets and adjustments
Catch problems before they become scrap
Maintain consistent quality throughout a production run
Troubleshoot problems and communicate clearly when additional support is needed
Take care of their machines, tooling, and work area
Work safely and consistently