CNC Lathe Machinist
$28 - $36 per hourYork Employment
Job Description
Job Description
We have a great opportunity to be a **CNC Lathe Machinist **for a precision manufacturing company in Tempe, AZ, 85282
$28–$36/hr | Day Shift | No Mandatory Overtime
Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Position Overview
This is a hands-on setup and machining position—not an operator-only role .
Will work with Mazak and Yama-Seiki CNC lathes featuring live tooling and Y-axis capability , producing precision components for the aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries .
The shop is clean, organized, and fully air-conditioned , with a strong focus on quality, precision, and employee development.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC turning centers independently
- Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications
- Select and set tooling, work holding, and machine offsets
- Make tool wear, geometry, and dimensional adjustments
- Read CNC programs and make basic program edits
- Troubleshoot tooling, dimensional, finish, and process issues
- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
- Use micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
- Machine components to tight tolerances, including ±.001"
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Materials
Experience machining a variety of materials is preferred, including:
- Aluminum
- Stainless steel
- Titanium
- Ultem
- Teflon/PTFE
- Vespel
- Other engineered plastics
Qualifications
- 2+ years of CNC lathe machining experience
- Ability to independently set up CNC lathes
- Strong blueprint-reading skills
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Experience with precision inspection equipment
- Ability to make machine offsets and basic CNC program edits
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and quality-minded
Preferred Experience
- Mazak / Mazatrol, Fanuc controls, Live tooling, Y-axis turning centers, Aerospace or precision machining, Tight-tolerance components, CNC programming.
You should be proficient in:
- GD&T
- CNC Tooling
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
- Blueprint Reading
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
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