Class A Lathe Machinist

Hireez; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO accrual

Paid holidays and sick time

Job summary

Superior Motion Control in Farmingdale, NY is seeking an experienced Class A Lathe Machinist. You will set up, program, and operate both manual and CNC lathes to produce flight-critical components for defense and aerospace applications.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of precision machining experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems. Excellent attention to detail is required for tight tolerances and traceability.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of precision machining experience using both manual and CNC lathes.
• Ability to independently set up, program, and operate lathe equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, advanced cutting-tool selection, and manual workholding methods.
• Proficiency with inspection equipment such as optical comparators, micrometers, bore gauges, and depth gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional manual lathes and CNC lathes to manufacture precision components.
• Write, edit, and optimize CNC G-code and M-code at the machine controller to improve efficiency and tool life.
• Interpret complex aerospace blueprints, GD&T requirements, and military specifications.
• Select tooling and adjust speeds, feeds, and machining parameters for titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other specialized metals.
• Perform in-process and first-article inspections, maintaining tolerances that may be as tight as +/- 0.0001 inch.
• Follow applicable aerospace quality systems, including AS9100/ISO 9001 practices, and maintain accurate component traceability.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area and communicate machining or quality issues promptly.

Skills

CNC Lathe

Manual Lathe

GD&T

G-code/M-code

Metrology

Education

High School Diploma

NIMS Certification

Machinist Apprenticeship

Tools

Optical Comparators

Micrometers

Bore Gauges

Depth Gauges

Job description

Class A Lathe Machinist

Location: Farmingdale, NY | Employment Type: Full-Time | FLSA: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Superior Motion Control is seeking an experienced Class A Lathe Machinist to support precision manufacturing for defense and aerospace applications. This hands-on position sets up, programs, and operates both manual and CNC lathes to produce flight-critical, tight-tolerance components. The ideal candidate brings expert-level machining skills, experience with complex geometries and high-performance alloys, and a strong commitment to quality, traceability, and safe operations.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate conventional manual lathes and CNC lathes to manufacture precision components.
• Write, edit, and optimize CNC G-code and M-code at the machine controller to improve efficiency and tool life.
• Interpret complex aerospace blueprints, GD&T requirements, and military specifications.
• Select tooling and adjust speeds, feeds, and machining parameters for titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other specialized metals.
• Perform in-process and first-article inspections, maintaining tolerances that may be as tight as +/- 0.0001 inch.
• Follow applicable aerospace quality systems, including AS9100/ISO 9001 practices, and maintain accurate component traceability.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area and communicate machining or quality issues promptly.

Must-Have Skills and Experience

(These are required for consideration.)

• 5-7 years of precision machining experience using both manual and CNC lathes.
• Ability to independently set up, program, and operate lathe equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, advanced cutting-tool selection, and manual workholding methods.
• Proficiency with inspection equipment such as optical comparators, micrometers, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet applicable defense-contract export-control eligibility requirements. The source job description specifies U.S. citizens or permanent residents; confirm final eligibility criteria before posting.

Nice-to-Have Skills

(These are preferred but not required.)

• Prior machining experience in defense, aerospace, or space-flight manufacturing.
• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship or NIMS certification.
• Experience machining high-nickel alloys and other difficult-to-machine materials.

Who You Are

• Highly detail-oriented, with a quality-first mindset when working on critical components.
• Comfortable working independently on complex setups and solving machining challenges.
• Consistent in following documented procedures, safety requirements, and inspection standards.
• Able to communicate clearly with shop leadership and quality personnel.

Additional Details

• Department: Precision Machine Shop | Reports to: Machine Shop Supervisor / Operations Manager.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:30 PM, with overtime
• Pay Range: $38-$48 per hour, depending on experience
• Work Environment: Air-conditioned, non-union precision machine shop.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; PTO accrual; paid holidays and sick time, subject to current plan terms.
• Travel: Not specified
• Certifications: NIMS or machinist apprenticeship preferred, not required.