CNC Machinist/Lathe Machinist

We are building a next-generation automated CNC shop focused on lights-out manufacturing and continuous process optimization.

We are looking for an elite CNC machinist with experience on advanced mill-turn platforms—specifically the PUMA 2600SY II with live tooling and counter spindle—who can program, set up, and run machines end-to-end. This role is for someone who takes pride in solving difficult manufacturing problems, improving cycle times, and building reliable, hands-off processes.

You will work with modern CNC equipment, advanced tooling strategies, and automation systems to produce high-precision components while helping develop a fully autonomous machining workflow.

If you enjoy pushing machines to their limits, eliminating inefficiencies, and building smarter manufacturing systems, this role is for you.

Ownership & Profit Sharing

We are building a high-performance, employee-driven CNC shop.

Machinists who actively contribute to improving processes, automation, and shop performance will participate in profit sharing and long-term ownership incentives.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and mill-turn lathes for precision production
• Develop and optimize CAM programs to improve cycle time, tool life, and reliability
• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings
• Select tooling, workholding, and cutting parameters across materials
• Perform first-article inspection and in-process quality validation
• Troubleshoot machining issues (chatter, tool wear, tolerance drift, vibration)
• Continuously improve processes for lights-out / unattended machining
• Maintain machine health through preventative maintenance and calibration
• Collaborate on automation, fixturing, and process improvements
• Help build a high-performance, engineering-driven machining culture

Requirements

• Minimum 3 year hands-on experience with CNC mill-turn machines (required)
• Strong CNC programming and setup experience (mills lathes)
• Experience with CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar)
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds & speeds, and machining strategy
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T
• Experience with Fanuc or similar CNC controls
• Skilled with precision measurement tools (micrometers, bore gauges, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting ability (tool wear, chatter, tolerance issues)
• Mechanical intuition and hands-on problem solving

Bonus Skills (Highly Valued)

• 4-axis / 5-axis machining experience
• Macro programming
• Automation, pallet systems, robotics
• Fixture design
• CAD (Fusion 360 / SolidWorks)

Who Thrives Here

• Machinists who own the entire process from program to finished part
• People who enjoy optimizing cycle time and machine performance
• Builders who want to improve how manufacturing actually works
• Engineers-at-heart who want to move toward autonomous production systems

Benefits

• Profit sharing tied to your performance and improvements
• Opportunity to earn long-term ownership incentives
• Hands-on work with advanced CNC and automation systems
• Direct impact on building a next-generation manufacturing operation
• In-person, high-performance shop environment

Benefits:

• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person