Job Description
Job DescriptionShape metal. Sharpen process. Mentor people.
You clock in at 6:55 AM, coffee in hand. By 7:10, you’ve reviewed today’s prints, planned toolpaths in Esprit from 3D models, and selected the right workholding. A first-article run is on the Citizen Miyano ANX42 before 9, with a quick verification using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and vision systems. You tweak feeds and speeds, shave seconds off cycle time, and capture the setup in clear documentation so anyone can repeat it. Before lunch, you help a teammate troubleshoot a Tsugami M08SY-II. In the afternoon, you archive the approved program to the network, update setup notes, and mentor an intern through a G-Code edit. You finish by logging production and quality data and joining a quick huddle with production and quality to drive continuous improvement—all while keeping ISO, ITAR, CMMC, and safety front and center.
Who we are
We’re a family-owned manufacturer with 60+ years of history, known for craftsmanship, precision, and a collaborative culture where people look out for one another.
What you’ll do
- Interpret blueprints, work orders, and material specs to plan efficient turning operations.
- Program CNC lathes from drawings and solid models in CAM (Esprit) and refine code at the machine as needed.
- Select tooling, fixtures, workholding, and cutting parameters for quality and throughput.
- Set up and run 2–4 axis and 5+ axis CNC lathes; validate first runs with precision measurement.
- Improve existing programs to enhance cycle time, tool life, and part conformance.
- Maintain a clean, organized toolroom; manage new and stock tooling and supplies.
- Create and update setup sheets and other production documentation; maintain approved programs in designated network folders and archive superseded versions per procedure.
- Complete production and quality logs; communicate actions and irregularities promptly.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues per manufacturer guidance.
- Train and mentor machine operators, setup personnel, and student interns.
- Support continuous improvement and adhere to company policies with emphasis on ISO quality, ITAR, CMMC, and safety.
Schedule & compensation
We operate a single first shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a pay range of $40-$45/hour.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical & dental coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical and dependent care FSAs
What you bring
- 5+ years programming, setting up, and running CNC lathes; experience with Citizen Miyano ANX42, BNA42, and Tsugami M08SY-II preferred.
- Fluency in reading blueprints and GD strong math and technical communication skills.
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM, Word, Excel, and Outlook; adept at managing time and priorities.
- Organized, team-oriented, with solid manual dexterity and a quality-first mindset.
- High school diploma or equivalent; trade school background preferred.
Physical demands
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs, and handle small parts.
Technical strengths
- GD&T, G-Code, CNC Programming
- CNC Tooling, CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Troubleshooting and CNC Machine Repair
- Precision Measurement & Inspection
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
Machines & tech you’ll touch
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
- CAM Software (Esprit)
- Calipers and Micrometers
Legal & eligibility
Due to Federal/Governmental Contractor Regulations, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.