What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Lathe Machinist - Sign On Bonus position at Modern Industries, Inc.?
***Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm***
*** Effective June 1, 2026 Sign-On Bonus: $2000. Paid out: 1st half 30 days, and 2nd half in 60 days once on Modern's payroll.***
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Loads, Unloads, Starts, and Stops Machines.
- Monitors the feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.
- Watches gauges, dials, and other indicators to make sure machines are working properly and work-pieces meet quality standards.
- Monitors machines during operation in order to detect dull cutting tools and excessive vibration.
- Measures dimensions of finished work-pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
- Calculates and sets machine movements according to drawing specs.
- Adjusts machine feeds and speeds, changes cutting tools, and/or adjusts machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if the machine malfunctions.
- Sets up fixtures, tools, and programs for the operation of machines for repeat jobs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of machine tools, including their uses and maintenance.
- Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
- Ability to control the operations of machining equipment and systems.
- Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed to perform a job.
- Ability to detect machine errors (i.e. noises, vibrations, etc.).
- Ability to determine causes of operating errors and to find a solution to the problem.
- Basic mathematics knowledge, particularly Trigonometry.
- Basic understanding of Metallurgy.
- Knowledge of G codes and M codes for CNC.
- Desire understanding of probe routines and broken tool detection lasers.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. 3-4 years of experience in relevant field preferred.
- 5S and Lean Manufacturing training.
- Basic Blueprint Reading.
- Documentation and Modern’s Production System.
- Inspection Techniques for Machinists. SPC Charts and Tools.
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Adjusting Boring heads.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to lift pieces with hoists or cranes.
- Ability to work standing for periods of time.
Special Requirements:
- Crane/Hoist Operator Certification.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Salary : $2,000