Senior CNC Lathe Machinist – Precision Turning Pro

Pegasus Mfg Inc; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Pegasus Mfg. Inc. in Galesburg, IL is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist / Operator (Level III) to support precision turning on tight-tolerance parts.

You will operate, set up, and support 2-axis lathes and mill-turn with live tooling in a high-precision shop, reading prints and working with FANUC and Okuma controls. The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in CNC lathe work, strong GD&T reading skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years CNC lathe machining experience preferred.
• Experience with 2-axis CNC turning required.
• Strong reading of blueprints and GD&T; attention to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathe equipment including 2-axis lathes.
• Produce parts to blueprints, models, and work orders.
• Read and interpret drawings and GD&T.
• Load programs, set offsets, adjust tooling as needed.
• Operate FANUC and Okuma controls; troubleshoot and edit as required.
• Monitor tool wear and machine performance; maintain clean work area.
• Document production records and quality inspection results.
• Handoff with supervisors, programmers, and quality teams.

Skills

CNC Lathe Machining

2-Axis Turning

FANUC Controls

Reading Blueprints

GD&T

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical School / Associate Degree

Tools

FANUC CNC

Okuma Controls

Job description

Pegasus Mfg. Inc. in Galesburg, IL is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist / Operator (Level III) to support precision turning on tight-tolerance parts.

You will operate, set up, and support 2-axis lathes and mill-turn with live tooling in a high-precision shop, reading prints and working with FANUC and Okuma controls. The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in CNC lathe work, strong GD&T reading skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.