CNC Lathe Setup Machinist

Location: Park Fletcher, Indiana, United States; onsite

Salary: $23–$40 per hour

Company

hirify.global is hiring for a well-established precision machine shop in the engineering and design industry.

What you will do

• Complete CNC lathe setups, tooling changes, workholding adjustments, and initial part prove-outs.
• Review and edit G-code and M-code programs to optimize tool paths, speeds, feeds, and cycle times.
• Operate CNC lathes using Fanuc, Haas, and Okuma control platforms.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and close-tolerance requirements.
• Perform first-piece and in-process dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot setup issues, tool wear, and machine performance variations while following shop safety procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC lathes in a precision manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Strong familiarity with Fanuc controls; Haas or Okuma experience is beneficial.
• Ability to read and edit G-code and adjust tool and work coordinate offsets at the machine control.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills, shop math, mechanical aptitude, and attention to precision.
• Personal standard measuring tools are required, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and basic hand tools.
• Dependability, punctuality, and professional references are expected.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time direct-hire position.
• Work in a modern CNC turning department producing precision components.
• Specialized gauges, including dial bore gauges, depth gauges, and form gauges, are provided onsite.
• Organized, safety-focused production environment with established standard operating procedures.