CNC Mill & Lathe Setup/Programming Specialist

Are you the CNC expert who loves turning complex prints into flawless parts?

Here’s the schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:00 pm with shift differential. Through January 5, 2026, the plant is transitioning to four 10-hour shifts. Starting January 2026, your shift becomes Monday–Thursday, 3:00 pm–1:00 am.

Questions to consider

• Can you translate GD&T-heavy blueprints and engineering plans into efficient toolpaths?
• Are you comfortable programming in G-code or conversational formats, then dialing in offsets, tool registers, and compensation?
• Do you enjoy taking a setup from tooling and indicating through first-article verification with minimal assistance?
• When a measurement is off, do you troubleshoot root causes, edit programs, and replace worn tools without missing a beat?
• Do you take pride in mentoring other machinists and keeping rock-solid production and quality logs?

What you'll handle

• Study work orders, prints, material specs, and machining parameters to meet production schedules.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes; set zero and reference points; adjust offsets and conditional switches.
• Safely load raw stock; validate setups via first-run and sample checks to international standards.
• Oversee drilling, grooving, turning, and facing; measure and correct deviations via program edits and tooling changes.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer guidelines; escalate repair needs promptly.
• Document actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure seamless handoffs between shifts.

What you bring

• Associate Degree in Machining Technology (or related) and 3+ years of CNC machining experience, or equivalent background.
• Bonus points for FANUC control experience, mill and lathe versatility, and familiarity with CMMs.

Core capabilities

• Technical depth: Dimensional metrology; strong mechanical aptitude; geometry/trigonometry for print-to-program validation; ability to determine, sharpen, and fabricate tooling; experience with hoists and hand tools; arc/radius programming and manual compensation for tool nose radius/clearance; apply technical products across industrial processes.
• Collaboration: Positive teamwork with colleagues at all levels.
• Business acumen: Discretion with confidential information; outstanding organization, prioritization, and time management; adaptability in a high-paced environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside the standard schedule as needed.

Legal and physical requirements

Physical/Sensory RequirementsThe following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently. Must be able to communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Your work environment

• Manufacturing environment with both natural and artificial light.
• Ambient and controlled temperature zones.
• Light to moderate airborne graphite dust and moderate background noise.
• PPE required: approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles.