Senior CNC Lathe Machinist — Complex Parts & NPI Expert

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist III to set up and run complex parts with minimal supervision. You will select tooling, update fixturing, and pull CNC programs to meet customer specs.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in machining, strong GD&T and CNC programming knowledge, and ability to perform NPIs and first articles. Expect a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment with Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of work experience in machining or related field.
• Trade school, vocational education, or four years formal apprenticeship completed.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T principles.
• Extensive knowledge of CNC programming and G&M code."
• Proficient with inspection tools and gauges (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Experience with CFA/FA/SCR NPIs and first articles.

Responsibilities

• Load and run parts per manufacturing plans or product specs.
• Monitor tooling wear and change tools as required.
• Inspect parts with calipers, mics, height gauges, and other gauges.
• Perform setups on production parts and NPI work (CFA, FA, SCR).
• Provide feedback for DFM reviews and tooling requirements during NPIs.
• Meet standard times and communicate when over/under calls occur.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and 5S, maintain safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Self-management

Teamwork

Good communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Verbal/written instructions

Lean manufacturing / 5S

Education

Trade school / Apprenticeship

Blueprint reading / GD&T

Tools

CNC programming

G & M code

Probe and tool pre-setter

Job description

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist III to set up and run complex parts with minimal supervision. You will select tooling, update fixturing, and pull CNC programs to meet customer specs.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in machining, strong GD&T and CNC programming knowledge, and ability to perform NPIs and first articles. Expect a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment with Lean initiatives.