Senior CNC Lathe Programmer / Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior CNC Lathe Programmer / Machinist

Mastercam | Blow Mold Tooling | Tool & Die

Location
Troy, IL

Shift
1st Shift

Hours
Mon-Fri | 6:30 AM-3:00 PM

Pay
$32-$40+/hr + OT

SR Precision Holdings LLC is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Machinist with strong Mastercam skills and a background in precision tooling.  The ideal candidate has worked in a tool and die shop, mold making environment or a high-precision job-shop environment and is comfortable programming, setting up, troubleshooting, and producing complex parts with tight tolerances.

If you are already a top-level machinist and want complex work, a clean modern shop, a stable first-shift schedule, and a company that values craftsmanship, we want to talk with you.

• Program CNC lathes in Mastercam, including toolpath creation, process planning, and program optimization.
• Set up and machine complex, tight-tolerance components used in blow mold tooling, molds, dies, gaging, and precision manufacturing.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, technical drawings, and customer specifications to determine the best machining approach.
• Select tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies appropriate for the material, geometry, tolerance, and finish requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make sound adjustments to programs, tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds.
• Inspect your own work using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and other machinists to improve manufacturability, reduce cycle time, and solve difficult machining challenges.

• Strong hands-on Mastercam lathe programming experience - required.
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience preferred, with meaningful time spent programming and setting up CNC lathes.
• Experience in blow mold tooling, tool and die, mold making, precision tooling, or similar low-volume / high-complexity machining strongly preferred.
• Ability to work from a print and independently develop a reliable machining process rather than simply run an established production job.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, workholding, materials, tolerances, surface finishes, machining fundamentals, and in-process inspection.
• A craftsmanship mindset: attention to detail, pride in finished work, and the judgment to recognize and solve problems before they become scrap.

• Tool and die, mold making, fixture, gage, prototype, or other precision tooling experience.
• One-off and low-volume precision machining experience rather than only high-volume production work.
• Experience improving programs, reducing cycle times, or developing repeatable setups for difficult parts.
• Formal machining apprenticeship, technical training, or industry certification is a plus, but demonstrated skill and experience matter most.

• Brand-new, climate-controlled facility designed for safety, comfort, and precision.
• Modern CNC equipment, including advanced 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining capabilities across the operation.
• Complex, skilled work where your programming ability and machining judgment matter.
• Stable first-shift schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM, with optional overtime available.
• Competitive pay of $32.00-$40.00+ per hour based on experience, plus overtime.
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing.
• Opportunities to continue developing your programming, machining, and tooling skills.
• A team-first culture where experienced machinists share knowledge and skilled people are trusted to contribute ideas.
• More than 40 years of tooling experience and a long-term commitment to American manufacturing.

Pay

$32.00-$40.00+ per hour, based on experience

Estimated Base Annual

$66,560-$83,200+ per year, plus overtime

Schedule

Full-time | 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:30 AM-3:00 PM

Location

Troy, Illinois

For more than 40 years, our companies have designed, manufactured, and repaired high-quality blow molds and precision tooling.  SR Precision Holdings LLC brings together three specialized manufacturing brands: Unitech Precision Machine, Creative Blow Mold Tooling, and Unitech Precision Gage.

Our team includes skilled machinists, programmers, designers, and engineers who take pride in solving difficult manufacturing problems and delivering quality work. We are growing, performance-driven, committed to continuous improvement, and proud members of the National Tooling & Machining Association.

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• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Successful completion of a background check.

SR Precision Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.