CNC Lathe Setup Machinist First Shift

We are hiring a skilled and experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to set up jobs on Okuma CNC Lathes. The Okuma Lathes are set up with sub-spindle and live tooling.

You must be able to set up machines independently to produce high-quality parts out of aluminum and able to set up the machines to run overnight jobs (lights-out).

Schedule: 4-day week Monday to Thursday 6am to 6:30pm - with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch.

Rate: $28-32 per hour (negotiable based on skillset and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Install and align workholding fixtures chucks collets and cutting tools.

• Program Management: Load verify and edit G-code or control programs at the machine.

• Offsets & Adjustments: Set tool registers establish work coordinates and adjust feeds and speeds.

• Quality Inspection: Perform first-article inspections using precision instruments like micrometers and calipers.

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve machining tooling or dimensional issues during production runs.

Qualifications and Experience

• CNC Machining Technologies certificate or equivalent is preferred.
• 3 years of hands-on CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints technical drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances(GD&T).
• Strong working knowledge of Okuma Lathe controls.
  

Physical Demands:

Must have ability to select lift carry and stack products weighing between 30 & 50 pounds. The ability to stand up a total of 10-12 hours with breaks while occasionally bending stooping twisting and do repetitive work for 2 to 4 hours at a time.

Stations have anti-fatigue mats and stools available when needed.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Florida Drug Free Workplace. The company requires all employees to complete a pre-employment 10 panel drug screen; employment status will be dependent on ability to pass this screening and partake on a quarterly random screen.