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Setup Lathe Machinist

AGF Defcom
Imperial, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2027

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour


Job description:


Experience:

  • Manufacturing 5 years (Required) / 10 years (Preferred)
  • CNC Machine Tool 5 years (Required) / 10 years (Preferred)
  • CNC Lathe Setup 5 years (Required) / 10 years (Preferred)
  • CNC Mill Setup 2 years (Required) / 5 years (Preferred)


Work Authorization:

  • United States ( Required)


Job Description:

Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 5 years set up CNC machine experience, with a focus on quality and productivity. He or she will be self-motivated, able to work independently, as well as with a team. Have a desire to continuously improve their skill sets, and technical knowledge. Sets up and produces machined parts using computer numerical control (CNC) machine, maintains quality and safety standards, maintains clean organized work environment, including equipment and supplies, accurately completes all In-Process, and Daily timesheets. Mentors and guides machine operators, and team members to successfully complete production operations to meet production goals.

  • Performs complex setups on multi-axis mills, and lathe with live tooling.
  • Have the ability to read, and understand G-code programming.
  • Able to post and edit CNC programs for optimal performance.
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • reports and corrects all unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
  • Assists other employees as directed by management.
  • Documents actions by accurately completing forms, routers, production and quality logs.
  • Completes machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GC&T).
  • Ability to use calipers, micrometers and height gages.
  • Inspect machined workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Maintains cleanliness of workstation, tools and surrounding area organized and orderly.
  • Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Follow instructions both verbal and written.

Starting rate salary range is depending on experience $28.00 - $32.00, and includes paid time off, holidays after probation period of 90 days.

Successful candidates should b detailed oriented, with strong math skills, and a strong attendance, and work history.


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday 7am-3:30pm
  • Overtime hours as needed

Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Imperial, PA 15126 (Required)
  • Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $38

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