CNC Lathe Machinist/Programmer

Camtool, Inc; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical reimbursement

Clean shop

Job summary

Camtool, Inc. in Muncie, IN is seeking an experienced CNC lathe programmer who can run setups and produce parts from blueprints.

You will work Monday–Thursday on a 4x10 schedule in a clean shop, with Swiss lathe training provided and opportunities to grow your capabilities.

A strong candidate will hold tight tolerances, read prints confidently, and help troubleshoot tooling and program issues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on CNC lathe programming experience.
• Able to run own setups and read blueprints.
• Able to hold tight tolerances and check own work.

Responsibilities

• Program and set up CNC lathe jobs from blueprints and prints.
• Run production on CNC lathes, making offset and program adjustments as needed.
• Hold tight tolerances on finished parts, checking work with standard inspection tools.
• Train alongside the team to pick up Swiss lathe programming and operation over time.
• Help troubleshoot tooling, fixturing, and program issues as they come up.
• Keep accurate documentation on jobs run and any changes made.

Tools

CNC lathes

Swiss lathe training

Blueprint reading

Tolerance holding

Setup execution

Job description

At a glance

Company: Camtool, Inc.
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Pay: $35–$45/hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4-day, 10-hour schedule
Experience: 2+ years of CNC lathe programming experience
Machines: CNC lathes (Swiss training provided)

Why This Role Exists

Camtool, Inc. is growing its CNC lathe capability and wants someone who can program and run lathe work independently from day one. You don't need Swiss experience to apply — Camtool will train the right person on Swiss lathes once you're up to speed. What matters most walking in the door is that you can already program and run CNC lathe work on your own.

The Work You'll Be Doing

• Program and set up CNC lathe jobs from blueprints and prints
• Run production on CNC lathes, making offset and program adjustments as needed
• Hold tight tolerances on finished parts, checking work with standard inspection tools
• Train alongside the team to pick up Swiss lathe programming and operation over time
• Help troubleshoot tooling, fixturing, and program issues as they come up
• Keep accurate documentation on jobs run and any changes made

Machines, Controls & Software

CNC lathes today, with training provided on Swiss lathes as you're ready for it. Exact machine brands and controls vary by job.

What We're Looking For

Required:
2+ years of hands-on CNC lathe programming experience
Comfortable running your own setups and reading blueprints
Able to hold tight tolerances and check your own work

Preferred:
Prior Swiss lathe exposure (not required — Camtool will train)

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

$35–$45/hr, based on experience
Full-time, Monday-Thursday (4x10 Schedule)
401K, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Medical (reimbursement)
Clean, professional shop environment