Mazak Lathe Machinist

International Tool & Manufacturing; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical insurance with zero employee contribution

Profit sharing

PTO

Paid holidays

Stable long-term employment

Temperature-controlled ISO-certified shop

Job summary

International Tool & Manufacturing is seeking a senior CNC Machinist for the lathe department in Fairfield, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly with Mazak CNC lathes and a focus on tight-tolerance machining. Responsibilities include setting up and operating machines, programming, ensuring quality control, and contributing to process improvements. Competitive salary range from $100,000 to $120,000 per year with full benefits including medical insurance and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Strong background in CNC lathe machining.
• Hands-on experience with Mazak machines and Mazatrol.
• Ability to consistently hold tight tolerances.
• Experience in job shop / prototype environments.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Quality-first mindset and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Mazak CNC lathes.
• Program and edit jobs using Mazatrol.
• Machine tight-tolerance prototype and short-run parts.
• Interpret complex blueprints and GD&T requirements.
• Select tooling and offsets for jobs.
• Perform in-process and first-article inspections.
• Work independently from setup through completion.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Contribute ideas for department improvements.

Tools

Mazak CNC Lathes

Mazatrol

Inspection Tools

Job description

At a Glance

• Company: International Tool & Manufacturing
• Location: Fairfield, New Jersey
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (based on experience)
• Shift: Day Shift
• Overtime: Available as needed
• Experience Level: Senior (10+ years)
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (defense-related work)

Overview

This role exists to strengthen and lead the lathe department as International Tool & Manufacturing continues supporting long-term, defense-related machining programs.

The shop focuses on tight-tolerance prototype and short-run work, not high-volume production. This position plays a key role in ensuring quality, consistency, and on-time delivery for complex parts where experience truly matters.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate Mazak CNC lathes (single-turret, horizontal)
• Program and edit jobs directly at the machine using Mazatrol
• Machine tight-tolerance prototype and short-run parts
• Interpret complex blueprints and GD&T requirements
• Select tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, and workholding
• Perform in-process and first-article inspections
• Work independently with ownership of jobs from setup through completion
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area
• Contribute ideas and improvements within the lathe department

This is a hands-on, senior-level role — not a button-pushing production position.

Machines, Controls & Equipment

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: Mazak CNC Lathes (single-turret, horizontal)
• Controls: Mazatrol
• Inspection Tools: Standard shop inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges)

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience
• Strong background in CNC lathe machining
• Hands-on experience with Mazak machines and Mazatrol
• Ability to consistently hold tight tolerances
• Experience in job shop / prototype environments
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Quality-first mindset and strong attention to detail

Preferred (Not Required)

• Defense or regulated industry experience
• Experience working with a wide variety of materials

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Carbon steel
• Specialty and exotic alloys

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose International Tool & Manufacturing because:

• Clean, temperature-controlled ISO-certified shop
• Interesting, challenging prototype and short-run work
• Trust and autonomy for experienced machinists
• Strong compensation for a small shop
• Full medical insurance with zero employee contribution
• Profit sharing and long-term stability
• A professional environment that respects skilled tradespeople

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (DOE)
• Full medical insurance (no employee contribution)
• Profit sharing
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Day shift schedule
• Stable, long-term employment