Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Lathe Machinist

Contract

Lafayette, IN

1st Shift

Compensation DOE: Up to $28/hr. 

Meet your Talent Advisor Jim Henegar

A CNC Lathe Machinist is available with one of our clients in Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up CNC Lathes, performing offsets, and running production parts while maintaining tight tolerances. This position is ideal for a machinist who can work independently with minimal supervision once trained.

CNC Lathe Machinist Key Responsibilities:

• Perform CNC lathe setups, including tooling and offsets
• Run production parts to print and quality standards
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Measure and inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools
• Maintain tight machining tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment
• Work primarily with steel, with exposure to aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace

CNC Lathe Machinist Qualifications & Experience:

• 2+ years of CNC lathe experience running production parts
• Ability to set up CNC lathes is strongly preferred
• Experience performing tool offsets and adjustments
• Knowledge of Mazak and/or Doosan Puma machines preferred
• Comfortable working independently after training
• Experience in a precision machine shop environment
• CNC programming experience is a plus, but not required
• AutoCAD experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• CNC lathe programming exposure
• AutoCAD familiarity
• Experience in both turning and milling environments
• Previous work with tight-tolerance machining

Why This Opportunity:

• Temp-to-hire position with long-term potential
• Work with a well-established precision machining operation
• Exposure to a variety of materials and complex machining work
• Opportunity to expand skills in setup and advanced machining

Send resume to Jim Henegar

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