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CNC Lathe Machinist

Double E Company


Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 34
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time
Description

About Double E


Double E is a global manufacturing company with more than 50 years of innovation behind us and is proud to be a trusted name in web handling and converting. Headquartered in West Bridgewater MA with Production Plants across North America and Italy we build high-performance equipment and engineered solutions that keep modern manufacturing moving. Our productsfrom core chucks and shafts to safety chucks rollers web guides and material handling systemshelp customers boost speed improve safety and solve tough production challenges across packaging tissue labels film and more.


If youre excited by real world engineering hands on problem solving and the chance to help shape whats next Double E is a place to build an impactful career.


Learn more about Double E and all our product offerings here.


About the role:

As a CNC Lathe Machinist youll produce precision components for our core production lines. Youll spend your day in a hands-on low-volume high-mix environment setting up and operating Okuma CNC lathes working with OSP controls proving out jobs inspecting first pieces and adjusting tooling and offsets to hold tight tolerances. Because our product mix changes frequently youll gain experience with a wide range of materials part geometries tooling fixtures and machining challenges rather than running the same job every day.


This role is designed for a machinist who is still early in their career and wants meaningful ownership coaching from seasoned teammates and exposure to the full manufacturing processfrom raw material and machining through assembly testing and service.

Requirements

What youll do

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes (Okuma) and other machinery as needed in a low-volume high-mix production environment -- five or more changeovers on a typical day.
  • Sequence jobs to reduce setup time and maintain production flow.
  • Set tooling fixtures offsets and programs; verify setup accuracy.
  • Inspect parts to blueprint dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring tools.
  • Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot issues and improve setups programs and cycle times.
  • Monitor cutting conditions and adjust offsets inserts and tooling as needed.
  • Load and verify the correct CNC program and setup revision.
  • Maintain coolant lubrication equipment and a safe orderly work area.
  • Cross-train with machining saw assembly and service teams.

About you

  • At least one year of hands-on CNC lathe setup and operating experience; direct experience with Okuma machines and OSP controls is strongly preferred or willingness to learn Okuma technology will also be considered.
  • Working knowledge of CNC programming fundamentals.
  • Ability to read blueprints understand tolerances and apply shop math.
  • Comfort using inspection tools to verify parts meet specifications.
  • Experience in CNC turning or related machine-shop experience. This role is ideal for someone who can work with growing independence and is eager to learn from more experienced machinists.
  • Ability to stand for an 8- to 10-hour shift and safely lift push pull and position components weighing up to 50 pounds.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with additional Okuma equipment live tooling multi-axis turning or conversational programming.
  • Exposure to manual machining saw operations electro-mechanical assembly shipping and receiving or lean manufacturing practices.

Double E offers a competitive total rewards package and is looking for folks who want to build this next phase of transformation with the support of a long history of stability and innovation.


Double E is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills because the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. Do you feel like your skills dont meet every single requirement listed We encourage you to apply anyway If youre excited about what were doing wed love to hear from you! In keeping with our beliefs and goals Double E Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.


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Double E is a comprehensive resource for advanced web handling accessories, providing innovative engineering solutions for over 50 years. Learn more today!

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