CNC Lathe Machinist | 1st shift| Relocation offered

At a Glance

Company: Advance Screw Products
Location: St. Francis, WI (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $25 – $40 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st Shift 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
Overtime: Available (optional Saturday mornings)
Experience Level: Machinist I, II, III with Lathe experience (This shop does have a training program for Swiss Machines if you are open to grow and working on Swiss Machines.)

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Why This Role Exists

Advance Screw Products is adding capacity to support consistent demand for precision turned components across multiple industries. This position is essential to maintaining efficient production, reliable quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced job shop environment.

As a CNC Lathe Setup Machinist, you will produce complex small components on dual-spindle turning centers, ensuring stable processes and high productivity from setup through production.

This shop has an AMAZING opportunity for someone wanted to learn Swiss Machines and Grow to join their team and take this training and work on these machines afterwards. 

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The Work You’ll Be Doing (Training given on Swiss if needed)

In this role, you will:

• Perform complete setups on CNC dual-spindle lathes
• Synchronize main and sub-spindle operations
• Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs at the machine
• Install tooling, holders, collets, chucks, bar feeders, and part catchers
• Set tool offsets, wear offsets, and work coordinates
• Conduct first-article inspections and adjust as needed
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues
• Optimize cycle times, feeds, speeds, and tool life
• Maintain process stability during production
• Document setup parameters and production data
• Collaborate with programmers, quality, and production teams

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines: Dual-Spindle CNC Lathes (Doosan, Miyano, Ganesh)
Controls: Fanuc
Production Systems: Bar feeders, part catchers, automation accessories
Inspection Tools: Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, comparators

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Carbon steels
• Stainless steel
• Brass
• Aluminum
• Specialty alloys and plastics

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What We’re Looking ForRequired

• 1+ years of CNC lathe setup experience
• Ability to independently set up jobs from prints and setup sheets
• Strong understanding of G-code and CNC controls
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
• Solid knowledge of cutting tools and inserts
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T
• Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with dual-spindle machines
• Live tooling, Y-axis, or mill-turn experience
• Bar-fed production experience
• Familiarity with SPC or process capability concepts
• High-mix, low-to-medium volume job shop experience

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Advance Screw Products because:

• Clean, organized, heated shop environment
• Family-owned company with long-term stability
• Specialized work on precision turned parts
• Mix of modern CNC equipment and proven production machines
• Realistic schedules with optional overtime
• Strong benefits and profit-sharing potential
• Team culture that respects skilled tradespeople

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $25– $40 per hour (DOE)

Benefits (after eligibility period)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Company pays some of the deductibles)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Retirement plan with profit sharing 15%
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Paid personal days
• Weekly pay
• Uniform service provided
• Optional overtime opportunities

Schedule

1st Shift:

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
• Optional Saturday overtime: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

Apply now to join a precision machining team where your setup skills drive production success.