CNC Lathe Setup & Turning Technician

Entwistle Manufacturing Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term

Paid family/medical leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Safety shoes & glasses reimbursements

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate large CNC lathes for precision machining of castings, forgings, and custom parts. You will ensure tight tolerances, program and edit controls, and inspect parts with precision tools to meet quality standards.

Join a collaborative team supporting DoD, prime, and foreign military customers. Experience with Mazak/Okuma lathes and a strong focus on quality and teamwork is essential in this production-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of machining experience or equivalent technical training.
• 3–5 years setting up CNC and manual lathes.
• Programming experience preferred (comfortable editing/creating programs).
• Consistent quality in fast-paced, production-driven work.
• Strong problem-solving and team orientation.
• Military experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run engine and large CNC lathes to machine castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom one-offs.
• Hold specified dimensions and tight tolerances on large parts.
• Program and edit at the control to optimize accuracy and efficiency.
• Inspect with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision tools to meet quality standards.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC lathe setup

CNC programming

Measuring tools

Team oriented

Education

Technical machining certificate

High school diploma

Tools

Mazak lathe

Okuma lathe

G-code

M-code

CNC repair

Job description

Shape mission-critical hardware with usJoin The Entwistle Company and put your turning expertise to work on components that support U.S. and allied defense. We’re a collaborative team that prizes innovation and invests in your growth.Why EntwistleImpact: Your precision work advances national and global security.Culture: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment are our daily operating principles.Career growth: Learn, lead, and expand your skill set in a modern manufacturing environment.Our MissionBe the essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems—air, land, sea, and space—with specialized capability, quality, and dependability. Design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative, cost-effective products. Help DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers—and the US warfighter—succeed.What you’ll handleSet up and run engine and large CNC lathes to machine castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom one-offs.Hold specified dimensions and tight tolerances on large parts.Program and edit at the control to optimize accuracy and efficiency.Inspect with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision tools to meet quality standards.Benefits & Perks401k – 4% match on 5% deferralsPTO – Up to 5 weeksEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short-termEmployer provided Paid Family/Medical LeaveGenerous Health Insurance CoverageDental Insurance AND Vision InsuranceSafety Shoes & Glasses reimbursementsEmployee Appreciation EventsCompetitive pay based on experience.What it takes3–5 years of machining experience or equivalent technical training.3–5 years setting up CNC and manual lathes.Programming experience preferred (comfortable editing/creating programs).Consistent quality in fast-paced, production-driven work.Strong problem-solving and team orientation.Military experience welcomedArmy MOS: 91E – Allied Trades SpecialistNavy NEC: MM – Machinist’s MateAir Force AFSC: 2A7X1 – Aircraft Metals TechnologyMarine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal WorkerCoast Guard Rating: MK – Machinery TechnicianTech chops we valueEquipment TroubleshootingCNC ToolingTroubleshooting SkillsCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine RepairCNC Machine InstallationG-CodeM-CodeCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverMachine Setups for Production RunsManual Machining SkillsMachines you’ll runCNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Hyundai - Wia)Bring your skill, curiosity, and pride in workmanship—let’s build what matters together.