CNC Lathe Machinist

Laborup•Milford, CT

12h•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Join a well-established precision machine shop with over 50 years of manufacturing experience serving Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Semiconductor customers. The shop is entering an exciting growth phase as part of a larger manufacturing organization focused on strengthening American manufacturing through investment in people, technology, and long-term career development while preserving the craftsmanship and hands-on culture that make great machine shops successful. We're seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist who can independently take a job from setup through production with minimal supervision.

Requirements

3+ years of CNC lathe setup experience
Ability to independently set up and run 2-axis and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes
Experience with Fanuc controls
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Familiarity with G-code and machine-side program edits
Experience performing first-piece inspections and production verification
Strong understanding of precision measurement and inspection techniques
Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other manual inspection tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hardinge, Doosan, Swiss-style, or similar CNC lathes preferred
Aerospace, Defense, Medical, or high-precision machining experience preferred

Responsibilities

Set up and operate 2-axis and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes
Read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing documentation
Work with Fanuc controls and G-code programs
Select tooling, establish work and tool offsets, and prepare machines for production
Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
Hold extremely tight tolerances
Machine primarily stainless steel and aluminum components
Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other manual precision measuring instruments
Troubleshoot machining and quality issues independently
Make machine-side program adjustments and offset corrections as needed