CNC Machinist

Jobot; Apollo (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Apollo, PA is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist for an on-site, permanent role in a busy custom job shop. You will set up and operate CNC lathes, read blueprints, determine tooling, and run first-piece inspections in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CNC lathe experience, familiarity with Haas or Fanuc controls, and strong blueprint-reading skills. Join a family‑owned, precision shop that values practical problem solving, safe workmanship, and long-term

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on CNC lathe experience, including independent setups.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills and understanding of tolerances.
• Experience with Haas or Fanuc controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce custom components in a job shop.
• Read and interpret blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Plan machining sequences and select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, and workholding.
• Complete job changeovers, including tooling installation, tool touch-offs, and setting tool and work offsets.
• Review CNC programs and make edits within the role’s programming responsibilities.
• Prove out setups safely and inspect first-piece dimensions.
• Perform turning operations such as facing, ID/OD machining, drilling, boring, threading, and grooving.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and tooling to achieve dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Identify machining problems and implement corrections.
• Move between jobs while maintaining accuracy and meeting shop priorities.
• Maintain setup information and an organized, safe work area.
• Communicate machining issues and job requirements with shop leadership.

Skills

CNC lathe experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Precision measurement

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Haas controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Machinist

$25 - $35 per hour | Apollo, PA | On-site | Permanent

CNC Lathe Machinist | Custom Job Shop | Hands-On Setups & Varied Machining Work

A bit about us:

Founded nearly six decades ago and based in Apollo, Pennsylvania, we are a family-owned machining and fabrication business providing custom manufacturing, assembly, and equipment refurbishing services. Our shop brings together CNC and conventional machining capabilities to tackle a wide variety of customer projects. We take pride in precision workmanship, practical problem-solving, and building lasting relationships with our customers and employees.

Why join us?

• Varied Job Shop Work: Take on different parts, setups, and machining challenges.
• Hands-On Ownership: Apply your skills across setup, machining, inspection, and troubleshooting.
• Established Family Business: Join a company with roots dating back to 1969.
• Broad Shop Capabilities: Work in an environment that combines machining, fabrication, assembly, and equipment refurbishing.
• Put Your Experience to Work: Contribute practical ideas on tooling, workholding, and machining methods.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to manufacture custom components in a job shop environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Plan machining sequences and select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, and workholding.
• Complete job changeovers, including tooling installation, tool touch-offs, and setting tool and work offsets.
• Review existing CNC programs and make appropriate edits and adjustments within the role’s programming responsibilities.
• Prove out setups safely and inspect first pieces before completing the job.
• Perform turning operations such as facing, outside- and inside-diameter machining, drilling, boring, threading, and grooving as required.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and tooling to achieve dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other appropriate measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot dimensional variation, chatter, tool wear, workholding issues, and finish problems.
• Move between different jobs while maintaining accuracy and meeting shop priorities.
• Maintain setup information, inspection records, and an organized, safe work area.
• Communicate machining issues and job requirements with shop leadership and coworkers.

Needed

• Demonstrated machining ability; trade school or machining apprenticeship training is helpful. No specific degree or license requirement has been confirmed.
• Suggested target: 3+ years of hands-on CNC lathe experience, including independent setups; consider candidates with equivalent demonstrated capability.
• Experience in a job shop, custom machining, prototype, or short-run environment involving frequent setup changes.
• Ability to set up CNC lathes, establish tooling and offsets, and produce an acceptable first piece.
• Experience with Haas or Fanuc controls preferred; exact equipment requirements will be confirmed.
• Ability to read CNC programs and make machining adjustments; full programming from scratch is not established as a requirement.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills and an understanding of dimensional tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Experience selecting cutting tools, inserts, workholding, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to inspect turned components using precision measuring instruments.
• Proven ability to identify machining problems and make appropriate corrections.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.