CNC Lathe Machinist / Setup

Jemms-Cascade Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jemms-Cascade Inc. in Troy, Michigan, is seeking a CNC Lathe Programmer & Setup Machinist to operate Okuma lathes with Fanuc controls.

You will program, set up and run high-precision turning and gear-cutting operations, reading blueprints and routing sheets while ensuring tight tolerances. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CNC lathe experience, direct Fanuc exposure, strong shop math, and a quality-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience programming, setting up or operating CNC lathes.
• Direct experience with Fanuc controls.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading and shop math skills.
• A quality-first approach to production and a history of reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate CNC Okuma lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Run complex machining operations, including high-precision turning and specialized gear cutting.
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings and job routing sheets accurately.
• Inspect your own parts with micrometers, calipers and gauges to hold tight tolerances.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

CNC lathe setup

Fanuc controls

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Quality-first

Tools

GibbsCAM

Job description

Updated November 4, 2026

At a glance

• Company: Jemms-Cascade Inc.
• Location: Troy, MI 48083
• Pay: $27–$35 per hour, based on demonstrated skills and experience
• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift: First shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm
• Experience: 2+ years programming, setting up or operating CNC lathes
• Machines: Okuma CNC lathes
• Controls: Fanuc
• CAM Software: GibbsCAM

Why this job is worth considering

Jemms-Cascade is looking for a CNC Lathe Programmer & Setup Machinist to run Okuma CNC lathes with Fanuc controls in a precision-focused manufacturing environment. It is a stable first-shift day job, Monday through Friday, and the pay is set by what you can demonstrate.

There are two ways in. If you are an experienced programmer, you can step in and maximize your earning potential right away. If you are a skilled machinist who wants to learn specialized gear cutting, the company's training program is there for that.

What you'll be doing

• Program, set up and operate CNC Okuma lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Run complex machining operations, including high-precision turning and specialized gear cutting.
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings and job routing sheets accurately.
• Inspect your own parts with micrometers, calipers and gauges to hold tight tolerances.

Machines, controls and software

• Okuma CNC lathes
• Fanuc controls (direct experience required)
• GibbsCAM
• Specialized gear cutting, with training provided for machinists who want to learn it

What we're looking for

Required

• 2+ years of experience programming, setting up or operating CNC lathes
• Direct experience with Fanuc controls
• Strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading and shop math skills
• A quality-first approach to production and a history of reliable attendance

Preferred

• Prior familiarity with gear cutting. It is a plus, and a strong desire to learn through the training program is encouraged.

Pay, benefits and schedule

Pay: $27–$35 per hour, based on demonstrated skills and experience.

Schedule: First shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm.

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

About Jemms-Cascade

Jemms-Cascade designs and builds engineered fastening assembly solutions, including custom and standard nutrunner attachments, at its facility in Troy, Michigan. Founded in 1988 by Donald and Susan Galat, it serves automotive, aerospace, construction and agriculture, and general industry customers. Its manufacturing includes CNC mills, high-speed turning centers and automated gear-cutting.