CNC Lathe Machinist

Koester Corp; Napoleon, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Koester Corporation, located in Napoleon, Ohio, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join our growing machine shop. We’re a custom manufacturer that values challenging setups, problem solving, and precision parts.

The shop recently invested in two Haas ST25Y lathes with live tooling to expand capabilities. You will set up and operate CNC lathes, read blueprints, GD&T, and customer specs, and select tooling and fixtures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC lathe setup experience in a job shop environment.
• Ability to independently set up jobs from a print.
• Strong blueprint reading skills; Haas controls experience preferred.
• Mastercam experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of G&M code editing.
• Comfortable holding tolerances from ±.001″ to ±.005″; own basic measuring tools.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help the team succeed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to machine precision parts from customer drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding for each job.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet print requirements and customer expectations.
• Work with programmers, engineering, and other machinists to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

3+ years CNC lathe setup experience

Tools

Haas controls

Mastercam

Job description

Pay:

$28.00 – $40.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

About Us:

Koester Corporation, located in Napoleon, Ohio, is looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join our growing machine shop.

We’re a custom manufacturing company—not a production shop. If you enjoy setting up challenging jobs, solving problems, and machining a wide variety of parts, you’ll fit right in.

Our machinists are trusted to take ownership of their work, and we invest in quality equipment, maintain a clean shop, and give our employees the tools they need to succeed. Koester Corp invested in two new lathes in the spring of 2026, including a Haas ST25Y with live tooling.

Job Description:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to machine precision parts from customer drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding for each job.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet print requirements and customer expectations.
• Work with programmers, engineering, and other machinists to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Necessary Qualifications:

• 3+ years of CNC lathe setup experience in a job shop environment.
• Ability to independently set up jobs from a print.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.Experience with Haas controls preferred.
• Mastercam experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of G & M code editing.
• Comfortable holding tolerances from ±.001″ to ±.005″.Own basic precision measuring tools.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help the team succeed.

Pay:

$28 – $40 per hour (Based on Experience)