CNC Lathe Machinist

Double E Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Double E Group in Portland, ME is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist to produce precision components for our core production lines. You’ll set up and operate Okuma CNC lathes in a low-volume, high-mix environment, working with OSP controls and fixtures to hold tight tolerances across a range of materials.

The role suits someone early in their machining career who wants meaningful ownership, coaching from seasoned teammates, and exposure to the full manufacturing process—from raw material and

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerances.
• Comfort with inspection tools to verify part specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Okuma CNC lathes in a low-volume, high-mix setting.
• Program tools and verify setups to ensure tight tolerances.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools and blueprint specs.
• Collaborate with teams to improve setups and cycle times.
• Maintain safe and organized work area.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Okuma CNC lathes

OSP controls

Precision measuring tools

Quality inspection tools

Job description

About Double E

Double E is a global manufacturing company with more than 50 years of innovation behind us and is proud to be a trusted name in web handling and converting. Headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA with Production Plants across North America and Italy, we build high-performance equipment and engineered solutions that keep modern manufacturing moving. Our

Description

About Double E

Double E is a global manufacturing company with more than 50 years of innovation behind us and is proud to be a trusted name in web handling and converting. Headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA with Production Plants across North America and Italy, we build high-performance equipment and engineered solutions that keep modern manufacturing moving. Our products—from core chucks and shafts to safety chucks, rollers, web guides, and material handling systems—help customers boost speed, improve safety, and solve tough production challenges across packaging, tissue, labels, film, and more.

If you’re excited by real world engineering, hands on problem solving, and the chance to help shape what’s next, Double E is a place to build an impactful career.

Learn more about Double E and all our product offerings here.

About The Role

As a CNC Lathe Machinist, you’ll produce precision components for our core production lines. You’ll spend your day in a hands-on, low-volume, high-mix environment setting up and operating Okuma CNC lathes, working with OSP controls, proving out jobs, inspecting first pieces, and adjusting tooling and offsets to hold tight tolerances. Because our product mix changes frequently, you’ll gain experience with a wide range of materials, part geometries, tooling, fixtures, and machining challenges rather than running the same job every day.

This role is designed for a machinist who is still early in their career and wants meaningful ownership, coaching from seasoned teammates, and exposure to the full manufacturing process—from raw material and machining through assembly, testing, and service.

Requirements

What you’ll do

• Set up and operate CNC lathes (Okuma), and other machinery as needed, in a low-volume, high-mix production environment -- five or more changeovers on a typical day.
• Sequence jobs to reduce setup time and maintain production flow.
• Set tooling, fixtures, offsets, and programs; verify setup accuracy.
• Inspect parts to blueprint dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring tools.
• Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot issues and improve setups, programs, and cycle times.
• Monitor cutting conditions and adjust offsets, inserts, and tooling as needed.
• Load and verify the correct CNC program and setup revision.
• Maintain coolant, lubrication, equipment, and a safe, orderly work area.
• Cross-train with machining, saw, assembly, and service teams.

About You

• At least one year of hands-on CNC lathe setup and operating experience; direct experience with Okuma machines and OSP controls is strongly preferred, or willingness to learn Okuma technology will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming fundamentals.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand tolerances, and apply shop math.
• Comfort using inspection tools to verify parts meet specifications.
• Experience in CNC turning or related machine-shop experience. This role is ideal for someone who can work with growing independence and is eager to learn from more experienced machinists.
• Ability to stand for an 8- to 10-hour shift and safely lift, push, pull, and position components weighing up to 50 pounds.

Bonus Points

• Experience with additional Okuma equipment, live tooling, multi-axis turning, or conversational programming.
• Exposure to manual machining, saw operations, electro-mechanical assembly, shipping and receiving, or lean manufacturing practices.

Double E offers a competitive total rewards package and is looking for folks who want to build this next phase of transformation with the support of a long history of stability and innovation.

Double E is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, because the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, Double E Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.