CNC Lathe Programmer & Machinist (Lathe Focus)

WILMINGTON MACHINERY LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Wilmington Machinery is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer / Machinist with strong hands-on experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC lathes. Lathe programming is the primary focus, with mill work as a plus.

You will report to the Machine Shop Manager and support job priorities, inspection, and scheduling. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CNC machining experience, proficiency with CAM software (Fusion or GibbsCAM preferred), and solid GD&T knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of CNC machining experience in production or job shop environment preferred.
• Strong CNC lathe programming, setup, and operating experience required.
• Experience with CNC mills preferred, but primary focus is lathe programming/operation.
• Proficiency with CAM software; Fusion or GibbsCAM experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection methods.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and setup best practices.

Responsibilities

• CNC Lathe Programming & Setup: Create, edit, optimize, set up, and run CNC lathe programs for production and job shop work.
• Machining Operations: Operate CNC lathes and assist with CNC mill work when needed.
• Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Interpret drawings, tolerances, notes, and specifications to produce accurate parts.
• Tooling & Process Selection: Select proper tooling, workholding, inserts, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies.
• Quality & Inspection: Inspect machined parts using standard measuring tools and verify compliance with requirements.
• Shop Throughput Support: Prepare setups, prove out programs, reduce downtime, communicate issues early.

Skills

CNC Lathe Programming

CNC Setup

CNC Milling

CAM Programming

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Tools

Fusion

GibbsCAM

Job description

Wilmington Machinery is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer / Machinist with strong hands-on experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC lathes. Lathe programming is the primary focus, with mill work as a plus.

You will report to the Machine Shop Manager and support job priorities, inspection, and scheduling. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CNC machining experience, proficiency with CAM software (Fusion or GibbsCAM preferred), and solid GD&T knowledge.