CNC Lathe Machinist - Hands-On, Varied Job Shop Work

Jobot; Apollo (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Apollo, PA is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist for an on-site, permanent role in a busy custom job shop. You will set up and operate CNC lathes, read blueprints, determine tooling, and run first-piece inspections in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CNC lathe experience, familiarity with Haas or Fanuc controls, and strong blueprint-reading skills. Join a family‑owned, precision shop that values practical problem solving, safe workmanship, and long-term

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on CNC lathe experience, including independent setups.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills and understanding of tolerances.
• Experience with Haas or Fanuc controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce custom components in a job shop.
• Read and interpret blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Plan machining sequences and select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, and workholding.
• Complete job changeovers, including tooling installation, tool touch-offs, and setting tool and work offsets.
• Review CNC programs and make edits within the role’s programming responsibilities.
• Prove out setups safely and inspect first-piece dimensions.
• Perform turning operations such as facing, ID/OD machining, drilling, boring, threading, and grooving.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and tooling to achieve dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Identify machining problems and implement corrections.
• Move between jobs while maintaining accuracy and meeting shop priorities.
• Maintain setup information and an organized, safe work area.
• Communicate machining issues and job requirements with shop leadership.

Skills

CNC lathe experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Precision measurement

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Haas controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

Jobot in Apollo, PA is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist for an on-site, permanent role in a busy custom job shop. You will set up and operate CNC lathes, read blueprints, determine tooling, and run first-piece inspections in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CNC lathe experience, familiarity with Haas or Fanuc controls, and strong blueprint-reading skills. Join a family‑owned, precision shop that values practical problem solving, safe workmanship, and long-term