CNC Lathe Setup Machinist – First Shift, Overtime

Dakota Digital, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonuses

Air-conditioned, well-lit environment

Job summary

Dakota Digital is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to join our in-house shop in Sioux Falls. You will set up CNC lathes and turning centers, prove out jobs, troubleshoot machining issues, and get machines running correctly and efficiently.

With a solid CNC turning background, you’ll focus on tooling, workholding, offsets, and process optimization, while production handles loading. Training is provided on our equipment; hours are 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, first shift, with some

Qualifications

• Experience setting up CNC lathes and turning centers with strong machining background.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and tolerances.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges).
• Knowledge of toolholding, offsets, and cutting conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete CNC lathe setups and changeovers.
• Install and set cutting tools, boring bars, drills, inserts, and other tooling.
• Set up chucks, collets, jaws, and other workholding.
• Load CNC programs and establish tool and work offsets.
• Prove out setups and produce first-piece parts.
• Read and interpret prints, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues affecting setup and cycle times.
• Maintain accurate setup info for repeat jobs.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

Read drawings

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Machining fundamentals

Tools

Okuma L370 lathe

Okuma LB300MY

Bar feeders

Okuma OSP/P200

Job description

Dakota Digital is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to join our in-house shop in Sioux Falls. You will set up CNC lathes and turning centers, prove out jobs, troubleshoot machining issues, and get machines running correctly and efficiently.

With a solid CNC turning background, you’ll focus on tooling, workholding, offsets, and process optimization, while production handles loading. Training is provided on our equipment; hours are 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, first shift, with some