2nd Shift CNC Lathe Machinist – Precision Aerospace

Cassavant Machining, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 114,616,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

CMI Group – Systems 3 Division in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist (Setup & Operator) on 2nd shift. The role focuses on setting up and operating CNC lathes to manufacture precision aerospace and defense components, with emphasis on quality, safety, and productivity.

The ideal candidate performs complete machine setups, adjusts tooling, verifies part quality, and troubleshoots machining issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years CNC lathe setup and operation experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience Machining close-tolerance components.
• Ability to independently perform complete CNC lathe setups.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing documentation, and inspection requirements.
• Experience loading, verifying, and editing CNC programs.
• Strong knowledge of CNC turning operations and cutting parameters.
• Understanding of tooling selection, workholding, and offsets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and turning centers to manufacture precision parts according to engineering drawings and customer requirements.
• Produce components meeting tight tolerances and aerospace quality standards.
• Read blueprints and GD&T, manufacturing routings, job travelers, and customer specs.
• Load, verify, and edit CNC programs for accuracy and efficiency.
• Install, qualify, and adjust tooling, workholding, and related setup components.
• Monitor machining operations and adjust offsets, feeds, and speeds.
• Perform first-piece setup verification and in-process inspections.
• Communicate with CNC programmers and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce setup time and improve cycle times.

Skills

CNC lathe setup & operation

blueprint reading & GD&T

CNC programming/editing

tooling setup & adjustments

precision measurement tools

troubleshooting

teamwork & communication

Tools

Haas/ Mazak/ Nakamura CNC lathes

Fanuc controls

Job description

CMI Group – Systems 3 Division in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist (Setup & Operator) on 2nd shift. The role focuses on setting up and operating CNC lathes to manufacture precision aerospace and defense components, with emphasis on quality, safety, and productivity.

The ideal candidate performs complete machine setups, adjusts tooling, verifies part quality, and troubleshoots machining issues in a fast-paced environment.