CNC Lathe Programmer & Setup Machinist - Gear Cutting

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

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.