CNC Lathe Machinist – Day Shift (Mori Seiki / Fanuc)

Morning Machinist; Murray, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Murray Mold & Die in Murray, KY is seeking a mid-level CNC lathe machinist for a print-to-part environment. You will set up and operate CNC lathes from blueprints, and perform in-process inspection in a high-mix, low-volume shop.

Strong blueprint reading and Fanuc control experience are required. This on-site, day-shift role offers overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid health and dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC lathe machining experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes independently.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to handle full setups from print to finished part.
• Comfortable working in a high-mix environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes in a print-to-part environment.
• Work from provided programs and blueprints to produce finished components.
• Handle full setups including tooling, offsets, and workholding.
• Run small-to-medium batch jobs in a high-mix, low-volume shop.
• Perform in-process inspection using standard measuring tools.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain part quality.
• Work independently within a dedicated lathe cell.

Skills

CNC lathe machining

Blueprint reading

Fanuc controls

Tools

Mori Seiki 2500

Hurco 2-Axis CNC Lathe

Hurco controls

Mastercam

Job description

At a Glance

• Company: Murray Mold & Die
• Location: Murray, Kentucky (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
• Overtime: Available (not mandatory)
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years CNC lathe experience)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to a key opening within the lathe department at Murray Mold & Die.

With steady high-mix, low-volume work and a dedicated 3-machine lathe cell, this position plays a critical role in keeping production moving efficiently and maintaining the shop’s reputation for precision tooling and craftsmanship.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes in a print-to-part environment
• Work from provided programs and blueprints to produce finished components
• Handle full setups including tooling, offsets, and workholding
• Run small-to-medium batch jobs in a high-mix, low-volume shop
• Perform in-process inspection using standard measuring tools
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain part quality
• Work independently within a dedicated lathe cell

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines:
  • Mori Seiki 2500 (Live Tooling Lathes)
  • Hurco 2-Axis CNC Lathe
• Controls:
  • Fanuc
  • Hurco
• CAM Software (Optional Exposure):
  • Mastercam
• Inspection Tools:
  • Calipers, micrometers, gauges

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Tool steels (including some hardened materials)
• Aluminum
• Brass & bronze
• Copper
• Plastics

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 3+ years of CNC lathe machining experience
• Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes independently
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Ability to handle full setups from print to finished part
• Comfortable working in a high-mix environment

Preferred (Not Required):

• Live tooling experience
• Exposure to Mastercam
• Experience with hard turning

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Murray Mold & Die because:

• Tight-knit, family-run shop with direct access to ownership
• High level of autonomy — no micromanagement
• Clean, organized, and well-equipped facility
• Variety of work (no repetitive production grind)
• Strong benefits with 100% employer-paid health and dental
• Realistic schedule — overtime available but not forced

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $28.00 – $30.00/hr (DOE)
(Potential for higher pay for highly skilled candidates)

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• Vision and life insurance options
• 401(k) with up to 3% match
• PTO (negotiable based on experience)

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
• 45-minute lunch
• Overtime: Available, not mandatory

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