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CNC Lathe Setup Operator 1st Shift

Martin Sprocket & Gear
Arlington, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

Who is Martin Sprocket & Gear?

Martin is a progressive leader in the Power Transmission and Bulk Material Handling Industry, classified as an essential business. We are proud of our rich heritage dating back to our beginning in 1951 as a family-run organization. Fast forward to today, we have more than 25 locations in North America.

Why is it great to work for us?

As an employer of choice, we offer a stable work environment with equal leadership development and career growth opportunities. We take great pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset.

  • Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental
  • Employee Wellness Plan
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401k Profit Trust Plan
  • PTO
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Competitive Pay
  • Company Holidays

    What will you do?

    In this role, you will be involved in the machining or processing of metal and non-metallic parts by operating CNC Turning Machines.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Setup and operate CNC Lathe machines to perform tasks such as turning, drilling, bar feeder, live tooling.
    • Optimize set up times, maximize machine utilization
    • Ability to run CNC vertical mills/robo drills
    • Understand specifications of the tasks by reading blueprints, route instructions
    • Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
    • Troubleshoot programs and make adjustments when needed
    • Setup CNC lathe machines to complete full cycles to produce a high and low volume of parts, improve productivity, maintain offsets and inspect parts with a high degree of precision
    • Follow in-process part inspection process, notify Supervisor/Lead on the occurrence of non-conformance.
    • Communicate with superintends, managers, production control, quality personnel for assignments, and resolve quality issues.
    • Document all issues written to ensure a smooth transition between shifts
    • Check and perform preventive maintenance daily

    What are we looking for?

    We're looking for engaged individuals that are adaptable to a changing environment, take pleasure in learning and enjoy working with others.

    Key Competencies:

    • Know how to use all required measuring equipment which includes caliper, gauges, to ensure quality
    • Proficient math skills
    • Ability to document machining procedures 
    • Knowledge of metals, part holding fixtures, and lathe/mill tooling
    • Experience in Okuma, Mazak, Mori lathe machines will be preferred
    • Simple oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English
    • Physically able to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components
    • Work scheduled hours and comply with the company's timekeeping policy and all other company policies
    • Consistently stand for an entire shift
    • Strong knowledge of machining practices and materials is a must, as is general mechanical knowledge
    • Willingness to be trained with a desire to learn
    • Ability to work in a team setting
    • Great work ethics and reliable
    • Positive attitude
    • Education - Required, High School or better
    • Experience - Preferred, Five years of CNC Lathe Setup, programming, and operating.

     Schedule : 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM

    To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the company’s Arlington, TX branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform

    Disclaimers
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.

    Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.

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