CNC Turning Operator–Programmer (Defense Components)

The Entwistle Company

Hudson (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k 4% match on 5% deferrals

PTO – Up to 5 weeks

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

The Entwistle Company in Hudson, MA seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Technician to set up, program, and operate engine lathes producing precision components for defense applications. You will select tooling, set offsets, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances on production runs.

You’ll work with G-code/M-code, verify with micrometers and calipers, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced shop. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your machining

Qualifications

3–5 years of machining experience or equivalent technical training.
Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes in a production environment.
Familiarity with G-code and M-code programming.
Ability to read engineering drawings and use inspection tools.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate engine and large CNC lathes to machine castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom parts.
Achieve tight tolerances and specified finishes on large, complex workpieces.
Program and edit at the machine to enhance accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.
Inspect components with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to verify conformance.

Skills

CNC Lathe Setup

CNC Programming

G-Code / M-Code

Manual Machining

Quality Inspection

Tooling Assembly

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Machining Troubleshooting

Tools

Mazak

Okuma

Doosan

Hyundai-Wia

Job description

Do you turn complex metal into precise results?

At The Entwistle Company, we make components that matter. If you thrive setting up, operating, and programming CNC lathes—and want your work to support U.S. and allied defense—this is where your craftsmanship has real-world impact.

Imagine this challenge

A large forged blank hits your station. You select tooling, set work offsets, tweak G- and M-code at the control, and bring tolerance-critical features into spec. You confirm with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators—and release a part that meets every requirement, on time.

Our purpose and principles

Be the essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems across air, land, sea, and space—known for specialized capabilities, quality, and dependability.
Design, manufacture & build-to-print solutions that are innovative and cost-effective.
Enable our DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers—and the US warfighter—to succeed.

How we work:

Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment shape our culture and performance.

Your impact

Set up and operate engine and large CNC lathes to machine castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom parts.
Achieve tight tolerances and specified finishes on large, complex workpieces.
Program and edit at the machine to enhance accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.
Inspect components with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to verify conformance.

We’ve got you covered

401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
PTO – Up to 5 weeks
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short-term
Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
Generous Health Insurance Coverage
Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive Pay Based On Experience.

What you bring

3–5 years of machining experience or equivalent technical training.
3–5 years of CNC and manual lathe setups.
Programming familiarity preferred (comfortable editing/creating lathe programs).
Proven quality performance in a fast-paced, production-driven shop.
Strong problem-solving habits and a team-focused approach.

Military backgrounds that translate well