CNC Lathe Setup Machinist

Schedule: 4-day week, Monday to Thursday 6am to 6:30pm - with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch. We are looking for a candidate that can become available to assist the weekend shift when needed.

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