CNC Lathe Machinist - Sign On Bonus

Modern Industries, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Modern Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Machinist to load, operate, and monitor machines, ensuring parts meet drawing specifications. You will adjust feeds and speeds, change cutting tools, and set up fixtures for repeat jobs with emphasis on precision and quality control.

The role requires basic blueprint reading and math skills, with a typical Monday–Thursday 5am–3:30pm schedule and a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid after enrollment on Modern's payroll.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience with CNC machining and strip-down inspection processes.
• Familiarity with 5S and Lean Manufacturing practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loads, Unloads, Starts, and Stops Machines.
• Monitors feeds and speeds during machining.
• Watches gauges and indicators to ensure quality.
• Monitors operation to detect dull tools and vibration.
• Measures finished work-pieces to spec using precision tools.
• Calculates and sets machine movements per drawings.
• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and tools as needed.
• Sets up fixtures, tools, and programs for repeat jobs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine tools knowledge

Precise machine control

Machining equipment operation

Tool selection

Detect machine errors

Root cause analysis

Trigonometry

Metallurgy basics

G/M codes

Probe routines & lasers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

G-code programming

Job description

4747 E Beautiful Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA

Description

***Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm***

*** Effective June 1, 2026 Sign-On Bonus: $2000. Paid out: 1st half 30 days, and 2nd half in 60 days once on Modern's payroll.***

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Loads, Unloads, Starts, and Stops Machines.
• Monitors the feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.
• Watches gauges, dials, and other indicators to make sure machines are working properly and work-pieces meet quality standards.
• Monitors machines during operation in order to detect dull cutting tools and excessive vibration.
• Measures dimensions of finished work-pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Calculates and sets machine movements according to drawing specs.
• Adjusts machine feeds and speeds, changes cutting tools, and/or adjusts machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if the machine malfunctions.
• Sets up fixtures, tools, and programs for the operation of machines for repeat jobs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of machine tools, including their uses and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Ability to control the operations of machining equipment and systems.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed to perform a job.
• Ability to detect machine errors (i.e. noises, vibrations, etc.).
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors and to find a solution to the problem.
• Basic mathematics knowledge, particularly Trigonometry.
• Basic understanding of Metallurgy.
• Knowledge of G codes and M codes for CNC.
• Desire understanding of probe routines and broken tool detection lasers.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 3-4 years of experience in relevant field preferred.
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing training.
• Basic Blueprint Reading.
• Documentation and Modern's Production System.
• Inspection Techniques for Machinists. SPC Charts and Tools.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Adjusting Boring heads.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to lift pieces with hoists or cranes.
• Ability to work standing for periods of time.

Special Requirements:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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