Senior CNC Lathe Machinist — Precision Engineering

Vulcan Industrial; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIS

Company-paid Life and AD&D

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Nine holidays

Job summary

Vulcan Industrial in Mansfield, TX is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist to machine high-precision components. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to processes, and ability to read drawings and G/M code.

You will work under supervision and progress in a safety-conscious, calibration-aware environment. The ideal candidate has 6–12 months of lathe experience, familiarity with Okuma/Mazak controls, and proficiency with precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 6–12 months experience operating lathe turning centers with live tooling.
• Technical program certificate or degree preferred.
• Basic PC skills preferred.
• Okuma/Mazak control experience preferred.
• Familiar with precision tools: calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Ability to understand G and M code.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Read and interpret charts, drawings, and blueprints.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Meets production standards for machined parts or communicates reasons for deviations.
• Performs in-process inspections to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Adheres to QAP documentation and maintains calibration of measuring tools.
• Ensures tooling and gauging are present and up to date with revisions.
• Reads programs and understands the order of operations for quality parts.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and follows safety regulations.
• Supports maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment as needed.
• Manages priorities to meet production deadlines and KPIs.

Skills

Lathe turning

Live tooling

GD&T symbols

G/M code

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate or degree

Tools

Okuma/Mazak control

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Vulcan Industrial in Mansfield, TX is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist to machine high-precision components. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to processes, and ability to read drawings and G/M code.

You will work under supervision and progress in a safety-conscious, calibration-aware environment. The ideal candidate has 6–12 months of lathe experience, familiarity with Okuma/Mazak controls, and proficiency with precision measuring tools.