Lathe Machinist

Reports to: Level Three CNC Machinist / Shop Supervisor About This Role As a Lathe Machinist you own the turning side of our shop. You set up and run CNC lathes and live-tooling turning centers to produce precision shafts, bushings, fittings, pins and complex turned components for aerospace, defense, medical and automotive customers. You dial in tooling, hold tight diametral, runout and concentricity tolerances and own the quality of every part that comes off your spindle. Turning is its own craft. This role is for a machinist who reads a print and already sees the workholding, the tool path and the order of operations. We are a startup where everyone gives 110% toward one shared goal, and the parts you turn ship straight to the customer. Lathe Machinists who master live tooling, sub-spindle work and complex turning grow into senior and lead roles on the same Apprentice to Senior path as the rest of the shop. At RivCut, machinists who show initiative move up fast. Key Responsibilities Set up and operate CNC lathes and turning centers, from 2-axis to multi-axis Run live-tooling and sub-spindle lathes for milled, drilled and cross-bored features on turned parts Set up bar feeders and program bar pulls for production turning runs Select and dial in turning, boring, threading and grooving tooling Hold tight diametral, runout, concentricity and surface-finish tolerances Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications Perform in-process inspection with calipers, micrometers, bore gauges and indicators Adjust tool offsets and wear comp to hold size across long production runs Edit G-code and make program adjustments at the control Turn aerospace materials: aluminum, stainless, alloy steel, titanium, brass and plastics Support first-article inspection and document setups, measurements and quality checks Perform routine lathe maintenance, manage chips and coolant, keep the area clean and follow safety protocols Requirements 3+ years of CNC lathe or turning center operation experience Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T Proven ability to hold tight diametral and concentricity tolerances Solid grasp of turning tool geometry, inserts and offsets Experience with manual measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, indicators Comfortable with G-code editing and program adjustments at the control Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs Basic shop math (decimals, fractions, trigonometry) Reliable, punctual and team-oriented High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Live-tooling and sub-spindle lathe experience Swiss-type CNC lathe experience Bar feeder setup and high-volume production turning Fanuc, Haas or Mazak lathe control experience Mastercam or Fusion 360 lathe CAM experience Familiarity with aerospace materials (titanium, Inconel, stainless) Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems Trade school certificate or apprenticeship completion Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Overtime opportunities (time and a half) Paid training and skill development Modern CNC equipment and cutting-edge tooling Startup culture with performance bonuses and growth opportunities Additional Information Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours. Overtime available. Your Growth Path From Apprentice to Senior Machinist Every machinist at RivCut moves up a clear ladder. Here is the full path and where this role sits on it. Learn the craft. Train on CNC mills and lathes under experienced mentors. Level One CNC Machinist Run production on established setups with growing independence. Level Two CNC Machinist You are here. Master CNC turning and live tooling on the same path to Senior Machinist. Level Three CNC Machinist Lead complex 5-axis jobs and mentor junior machinists. Senior CNC Machinist Lead the floor on the hardest work and own multi-axis projects end to end. Program parts from scratch, optimize processes and lead a machining cell. Shop Supervisor / Manufacturing Engineer Run the team and daily output or drive tooling and process strategy. What We Offer Startup Rewards for Startup Effort We're building something from the ground up. The people who go all-in with us get rewarded — in pay, in growth, and in ownership of their craft. Competitive Pay $28–$36/hr + overtime + performance bonuses. We reward results, not just time in a chair. Full Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage. We take care of the team that builds this company. Growth Investment Paid training, certifications, and skill development. We fund your growth because your growth is our growth. Work Hard, Live Well Monday–Friday schedule, PTO, and paid holidays. We go hard during work hours and respect your time outside the shop. #J-18808-Ljbffr