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Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Setup Specialist

AS Talent Advisors, LLC
Niles, MI Other
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026
Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Setup Specialist

Step into a spotless, climate-controlled ultra-precision machine shop serving customers around the world. You’ll join a team that invests in new equipment, takes pride in a pristine floor, and rewards craftsmanship.

Your Day

You arrive to a stable temperature, power up a multi-axis lathe, and review the next job’s setup sheet. You load material, dial in offsets, verify tooling, and run a first piece. With calipers, micrometers, and gauges in hand, you confirm features and dimensions, make fine adjustments, and then let production run smoothly. As parts come off, you spot-check quality and keep the process dialed.

Compensation & Benefits
  • $22 to $30 per hour, based on experience
  • Shift pay available for 2nd & 3rd shifts
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Additional comprehensive benefits
What You’ll Handle
  • Set up and run multi-axis CNC lathes
  • Adjust machine parameters and tooling as needed
  • Load raw materials or components into semi-automated machines
  • Inspect first piece and production parts with precision measuring tools
What You Bring
  • 6 months of CNC lathe experience with hands-on part setup
  • Background machining precision metal components
  • Working knowledge of calipers, micrometers, and first-piece inspection practices
Core Skills
  • Reading a tape measure accurately
  • CNC machine setup and changeover
  • Advanced inspection and gauge use
  • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards
  • Configuring machines for production runs
  • Manual machining fundamentals
Equipment You May Run
  • CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Hurco, Hwachon)
  • CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia, Hwachon, Quick Tech)
  • CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Index, Eurotech, Tornos, Ganesh, Hanwha, Yama-Seiki, Nomura)
  • CNC Grinder (Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Toyoda, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Tru-Tech)
  • CNC Mill (5 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Matsuura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon)
  • CNC Lathe (5 axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Index, Eurotech, Miyano, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Nakamura, Hwachon)

Bring your attention to detail to a place built for precision—and get rewarded for it.

Salary : $22 - $31

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