CNC Lathe Setup Operator - 1st Shift

CNC Lathe Setup Operator

Midwest Precision manufactures complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and other demanding industries. Our Eastlake team works in a precision machining environment where safety, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence matter.

The CNC Lathe Setup Operator performs complete setups and at-machine program edits on Okuma, Mazak, Nakamura, Mori Seiki, and comparable CNC turning centers. This role is for an experienced setup machinist who is comfortable working directly at Fanuc, Mazatrol, and Okuma OSP controls rather than relying only on offline programming.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Company-paid technical and job training
• Employee engagement events
• Overtime eligibility

What You'll Do

• Complete full setups on CNC lathes and turning centers, including GR100, WT150, WT250, and comparable equipment.
• Set up twin-spindle, multi-axis, Y-axis, live-tooling, bar-fed, and robotic turning processes as assigned.
• Review job packets, blueprints, tooling requirements, setup instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Install and indicate jaws, chucks, collets, fixtures, and workholding; select, install, and touch off tools.
• Create or edit G-code and conversational programs directly at Fanuc, Mazatrol, or Okuma OSP machine controls.
• Set and adjust work offsets, tool offsets, speeds, and feeds; prove out programs safely.
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling, program, and process problems to keep production moving.
• Complete first-piece and in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, comparators, and other precision tools.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records and a clean, safe, organized work area.

What You Bring

• At least three years of CNC lathe or turning-center setup experience.
• Demonstrated ability to complete setups independently from job packet through first-piece approval.
• Hands-on experience programming or making substantial program edits at the machine control.
• Experience with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma OSP, or closely related controls.
• Experience with Okuma, Mazak, Nakamura, Mori Seiki, or comparable multi-axis turning equipment.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, shop math, tooling, workholding, and precision measurement skills.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, AS9100, prototype, or low-volume/high-mix machining is preferred.

Work Environment

• On-site manufacturing position in Eastlake, Ohio.
• Regular work around CNC equipment, metal chips, coolant, oil, and production noise.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety-toe footwear are required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Apply now for the CNC Lathe Setup Operator position if you can build a complete setup, work confidently at the machine control, and deliver tight-tolerance parts.

Midwest Precision is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements.