CNC Star Lathe Machinist

Viant • Fort Wayne, IN

5d

About The Position

The CNC Star Lathe Machinist sets up, operates, and maintains CNC equipment to manufacture precision parts. The role involves managing multiple machines, operating CNC equipment, and overseeing setup and tool changes for CNC lathes and mills. The work environment is described as clean, quiet, comfortable, and climate controlled in the summer months, with hospital-grade clean-room standards. Work conditions may include exposure to noise, vibration, and coolants.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two to six years of machine shop experience across all phases of machining, including three years of CNC experience, or journeyman machinist status.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints.
• Ability to work with small precision parts to very close tolerances.
• Ability to use basic inspection tools and techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Good understanding of shop math.
• Interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds frequently, and to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Ability to stand for more than eight hours per day.
• Close and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC equipment to manufacture precision parts.
• Manage multiple machines at the same time.
• Operate CNC machines proficiently.
• Oversee setup and tool changes of CNC lathes and mills.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Up to an additional $800 quarterly attendance bonus.
• On-demand pay access.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire.
• 136 hours of paid time off, prorated in the first year, and 10 paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits.
• Up to $150 off an annual gym membership.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Individualized financial planning meetings.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site training programs.
• Defined career path for advancement in role and compensation.
• New-hire onboarding training plans.
• 15% shift premium.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED