Senior CNC Lathe Programmer & Setup Machinist — 1st Shift

Tribus Aerospace Corporation; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

First-shift schedule

Professional development and training

Job summary

Midwest Precision in Eastlake, Ohio, seeks an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Setup Machinist for first shift. You will independently program, set up, troubleshoot, and optimize turning operations from blueprint review to first-piece approval.

This salaried, non-exempt position offers overtime eligibility and a benefits package including health, life, disability, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays. First shift schedule, competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of CNC lathe programming, setup, and machining experience.
• Ability to independently complete full CNC lathe setups.
• Experience programming with Mazatrol.
• Experience with Fanuc, Okuma OSP, or comparable CNC controls.
• Strong knowledge of G-code, tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting programming, tooling, setup, and quality problems.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and turning centers.
• Create new programs and modify existing programs using Mazatrol conversational programming, Fanuc controls, and Okuma OSP controls.
• Program directly at the machine control when required.
• Complete machine setups from blueprint review through first-piece approval.
• Set up and operate Mazak turning centers, Okuma lathes, Mori Seiki lathes, and comparable multi-axis turning equipment.
• Select and install tooling, inserts, fixtures, jaws, and workholding components.
• Establish tool offsets, work offsets, and machine settings.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, workholding, dimensional, and surface-finish issues.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, tooling, and machining sequences to improve cycle time and tool life.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain close tolerances and ensure parts meet all drawing and customer requirements.
• Accurately complete production, inspection, and traceability documentation.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Support and train less-experienced machinists when needed.
• Follow all Midwest Precision safety, quality, AS9100, ISO, ITAR, and customer requirements.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

CNC lathe setup

G-code

Mazatrol programming

Fanuc controls

Okuma OSP controls

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

ITAR eligibility

Tools

Mazak turning centers

Okuma lathes

Mori Seiki lathes

Job description

Midwest Precision in Eastlake, Ohio, seeks an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Setup Machinist for first shift. You will independently program, set up, troubleshoot, and optimize turning operations from blueprint review to first-piece approval.

This salaried, non-exempt position offers overtime eligibility and a benefits package including health, life, disability, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays. First shift schedule, competitive pay based on experience.