CNC Machinist

Job Description Job Description Duties: Operate CNC Swiss style lathe independently during swing shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production Make in process adjustments to tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds to maintain part quality and dimensional control Take full ownership of product quality on night shift, including inspection, documentation, and adherence to specifications and control plans Identify, troubleshoot, and correct machining issues such as tool wear, machine alarms, surface finish problems, and dimensional variation Work closely with peer machinists and management to ensure smooth handoff, including clear communication of machine status, job progress, open issues, and improvement opportunities Follow standard work, drawings, and setup sheets while applying expert judgment to optimize process stability and cycle time Perform routine machine checks and preventive actions to minimize downtime and ensure equipment readiness Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records per operational requirements Escalate quality, safety, or equipment concerns as needed to prevent defects from reaching the next operation Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool machine shop area Grind, sharpen, and recondition carbide and HSS cutting tools per specificationSkills: Minimum 3 years of experience and/or education in the following: CNC Swiss/Lathe FANUC CNC controls Machining small, high-precision turned parts Troubleshooting machining and quality issues Interpreting Specifications, Including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Experience preferred: Carbide Tool Grinding and/or Resharpening Advanced MetrologyEducation: High School diploma or equivalent Some college or technical coursework preferred Ability to read and converse in English Ability to interpret specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)