Job Description

CNC Lathe Machinist

Position Overview

Join a precision manufacturing team operating 2-4 axis CNC turning centers to fabricate high-quality metallic and nonmetallic parts. This role combines technical expertise with hands-on machining skills in a shop that values craftsmanship and continuous learning.

Salary: Based on Experience
Location: Natrona Heights, Pa
Schedule: 4-day work week (10-hour shifts) - Choice of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Client Overview

Our client is an established precision manufacturing company specializing in custom machined components. They maintain a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship while investing in their employees' professional development through apprenticeships and continuing education programs.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequencing, and setup requirements
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials on CNC lathes
• Monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls as needed
• Verify dimensions of finished parts using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, gauge blocks)
• Deburr edges and holes of parts and protect components from damage during production and subsequent operations

Requirements:

Required:

• Proven ability to operate and maintain CNC lathes
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (bore gauges, micrometers, etc.) and ability to identify out-of-spec measurements
• Blueprint reading skills: interpret various view orientations, identify company/drawing numbers, revision levels, tolerances, and tap drill charts
• Knowledge of materials, hole sizing/depth specifications, thread identification, and overall part dimensions
• Ability to set basic tool offsets, change cutter compensation values, machine zeros, tram pins, and offset values
• Understanding of basic "G" codes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred:

• Experience with shop mathematics and layout techniques
• Knowledge of machinability properties of various materials
• Multi-machine operation experience

Benefits:

• 4-day work week with overtime opportunities
• Shift differential pay
• Performance bonus program
• NTMA apprenticeship program (100% paid reimbursement)
• Continuing education support (paid reimbursement plan)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance (100% company-paid premium)
• Short-term and long-term disability (100% company-paid premium)
• 401(k) plan with $.50 match up to 6%
• Paid holidays, vacation, and earned time off (ETO)
• $150 prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Safety incentive program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Multi-machine operation incentive pay