CNC Lathe Setup Machinist

Zaniboni Lighting • Clearwater, FL

2d

About The Position

The CNC Lathe Setup Machinist independently sets up Okuma CNC lathes equipped with sub-spindles and live tooling to produce high-quality aluminum parts, including preparing machines for overnight lights-out jobs. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch. The machinist may be asked to assist the weekend shift when needed. The rate is $30–$34 per hour, negotiable based on skillset and experience.

This is a Florida Drug Free Workplace. Employees must complete a pre-employment 10-panel drug screen and participate in quarterly random screening; employment status depends on passing the screening requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
• Strong working knowledge of Okuma lathe controls.
• Ability to select, lift, carry, and stack products weighing between 30 and 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for a total of 10–12 hours with breaks, and occasionally bend, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive work for 2–4 hours at a time.
• Must complete a pre-employment 10-panel drug screen and participate in quarterly random screening.

Nice To Haves

• CNC Machining Technologies certificate or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and align workholding fixtures, chucks, collets, and cutting tools.
• Load, verify, and edit G-code or control programs at the machine.
• Set tool registers, establish work coordinates, and adjust feeds and speeds.
• Perform first-article inspections using precision instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Diagnose and resolve machining, tooling, or dimensional issues during production runs.
• Set up machines to run overnight lights-out jobs.
• Become available to assist the weekend shift when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed