What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mazatrol Lathe Applications Programmer & Setup Specialist position at Rusco Manufacturing?
Is this you?
- Can you take a blueprint straight to a Mazak and write Mazatrol or G‑code on the spot?
- Do you enjoy dialing in offsets, tool registers, and fixtures to nail the first‑piece?
- Are you the one operators call when a machine shows the first sign of trouble?
What you will do
- Program at the machine in Mazatrol or G‑code and complete end‑to‑end production setups.
- Install fixtures, load tools, set tool registers and offsets, and configure machine control parameters.
- Run and validate first‑piece sample parts before releasing to production.
- Continuously monitor machining, identify malfunctions, and make real‑time adjustments to stabilize the process.
- Verify dimensions and finishes to prints using GD&T requirements.
Tooling, controls, and tech
- Mazak controls: T‑32, T , Fusion, Matrix, Smooth Control
- CAM software: Mastercam and Mazatrol
- Equipment familiarity: 2‑, 3‑, and 4‑axis CNC lathes; CNC Swiss (Star)
Must‑have background
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience in a production manufacturing environment; 3–5 years preferred.
- G‑code and M‑code proficiency with strong CNC programming skills.
- Proven production setup capability for repeatable runs.
- PLC troubleshooting and PLC programming proficiency.
- Hands‑on experience with Mazak CNC lathes (2–4 axis).
- Comfort with CAM workflows and tools.
Great to have
- Live tooling and Y‑axis experience.
Quality focus
- Strong command of GD&T and inspection against prints.
- Ownership of machine setups for production runs from first‑piece through completion.
Brands you’ll touch
- Mazak
- Star
Salary : $22 - $30