CNC Programmer / Machinist - Lathe Focus

WILMINGTON MACHINERY LLC•Wilmington, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilmington Machinery is a well-established manufacturer specializing in large-scale, low-pressure structural foam injection molding machinery. As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our in-house machine shop to support internal manufacturing needs and outside machining opportunities. We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer / Machinist with strong hands-on experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC lathes. CNC mill experience is a plus, but the primary need is lathe programming and operation. This position reports to the Machine Shop Manager and will serve as a key support person in the shop, assisting with machining priorities, inspection, scheduling support, and coverage when the Machine Shop Manager is out.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a production or job shop environment preferred.
Strong CNC lathe programming, setup, and operating experience required.
Experience with CNC mills preferred, but not required as the primary focus of the role.
Proficiency with CAM programming software; Fusion or GibbsCAM experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection methods.
Strong knowledge of tooling, tool selection, workholding, feeds, speeds, and setup best practices.
Ability to work independently while also supporting the overall shop team.
Good communication skills and willingness to coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and production as needed.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

CNC mill experience is a plus

Responsibilities

CNC Lathe Programming & Setup: Create, edit, optimize, set up, and run CNC lathe programs for production and job shop work.
Machining Operations: Operate CNC lathes and assist with CNC mill work when needed.
Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, notes, and specifications to produce accurate parts.
Tooling & Process Selection: Select proper tooling, workholding, inserts, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies.
Quality & Inspection: Inspect machined parts using standard measuring tools and verify compliance with requirements.
Shop Throughput Support: Prepare setups, prove out programs, reduce downtime, communicate issues early, and help keep jobs moving.
Scheduling Support: Assist the Machine Shop Manager with job priorities, due dates, material readiness, and workflow updates.
Backup Support: Provide shop coverage and help maintain continuity when the Machine Shop Manager is unavailable.
Equipment Care: Perform routine checks, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting on assigned machines and related equipment.
Continuous Improvement: Look for practical ways to improve cycle times, setup efficiency, quality, and overall shop performance.