Ready to join an award-winning company and disrupt the manufacturing industry as a Lathe Setup Machinist III? Then, let’s talk!

Conveniently located in Matthews, North Carolina - right outside of beautiful, growing Charlotte, NC – Northeast Tool is centrally located to the city, beaches, mountains and hiking, all within a 2-3 hour radius. Relocation assistance available for well-qualified candidates!

What You’ll Do

• Setup high-end CNC lathe equipment (2 and 3 axis, as well as multi-axis Mill-Turn with live tooling) to manufacture complex products with very tight tolerances to produce high quality parts in an aerospace environment, according to blueprints and engineering models.
• Interpret (G-Code) programming, set up, and run CNC lathes.
• Understand speeds & feeds with an ability to align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and accessories.
• Responsible for selecting and installing tooling into tool posts or indexing heads.
• Observe numerical display on control panel and compare with data on print sheet to verify dimensional adjustments on machining cuts.
• Run first piece and check for conformance to specifications, complying with inspection requirements outlined by the Quality Department.
• Responsible for following and maintaining 5S in work area and performing total preventative maintenance activities.
• Load and unload raw material or parts into machining centers.
• May calculate complex and/or component angles and dimensions.
• Will use digital measurement tools with an emphasis on dimensional accuracy and precision.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of five (5) years of precision, complex machining experience with a familiarity of G-Code.
• Extensive experience with maintaining tight tolerances (generally 2 tenths to 5 tenths, sometimes tighter), and to read and interpret blueprints and use required digital measuring instruments.
• Experience with Siemens, Fanuc, and/or OSP Controls; preferred experience on DMG Mori NTX or NZX machines.
• Proven experience as a lathe CNC Machinist in the manufacturing field including multi-axis lathes.
• Experience with basic shop math, and familiarity with GD&T.
• Basic computer skills.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Even Better

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in an AS9100 Environment strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with DMG Mori, Grob, Okuma, or Makino machine tools.
• Experience with high temp alloys, such as Inconel and Monel.
• Machining credentials/certifications; i.e. CNC Turning Specialist.
• Foundational GD&T certification per GD&T ASME Y14.5 – 2018 standards.
• Certified in Lean Six Sigma; Yellow Belt or Higher.
• Experience in use of automation in manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Mastercam, specifically 2023 or newer.

Why Northeast Tool?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company Matched 401K (Roth and Traditional)
• Challenging and rewarding career
• Family, team-focused working environment

We believe the only way our company can grow is when we nurture the growth of our employees. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact in our community. Sound too good to be true? Apply today to join our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• G-code: 2 years (Preferred)
• Siemens/Fanuc/OSP controls: 2 years (Preferred)
• Precision CNC Lathe: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Matthews, NC 28104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person