Lathe Setup Machinist — CNC & Manual Turning

Award Staffing; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid holidays

Up to 48 hours sick time per year

401(k) with company match

MEC health plan

Job summary

Award Staffing in Ramsey, MN is seeking a Lathe Set Up Machinist for 1st shift (6:00 AM–4:30 PM). You will set up manual and CNC lathes, read engineering blueprints, select tooling, and optimize speeds and feeds to achieve precision.

This temp-to-hire role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with lathes, the ability to stand for long hours, and the habit of working safely with limited supervision. A toolbox and knowledge of Doosan lathes is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade training is a plus.
• Experience setting up or operating lathes, manual or CNC.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and specs.
• Proficient in shop mathematics and geometric calculations.
• Strong hand–eye coordination and dexterity.
• Own toolbox and reliable work habits.

Responsibilities

• Set up manual and CNC lathes for turning, facing, boring, and threading.
• Read blueprints and specs to plan setup and tooling needs.
• Install tooling, fixtures, and chucks for precise machining.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, and depths of cut for quality parts.
• Perform routine lathe maintenance and keep machines clean.
• Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot production issues and maintain safety compliance.
• Work independently or with a team with strong problem solving.

Skills

Lathe setup

CNC lathe experience

Blueprint reading

Machining math & geometry

Tool selection & setup

Independent / supervised work

Manual dexterity

Own toolbox

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or apprenticeship a plus

Tools

Doosan lathe experience

Job description

Award Staffing in Ramsey, MN is seeking a Lathe Set Up Machinist for 1st shift (6:00 AM–4:30 PM). You will set up manual and CNC lathes, read engineering blueprints, select tooling, and optimize speeds and feeds to achieve precision.

This temp-to-hire role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with lathes, the ability to stand for long hours, and the habit of working safely with limited supervision. A toolbox and knowledge of Doosan lathes is a plus.