Mazak Lathe Machinist

At a Glance Company: International Tool & Manufacturing Location: Fairfield, New Jersey Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (based on experience) Shift: Day Shift Overtime: Available as needed Experience Level: Senior (10+ years) Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (defense-related work) --- Why This Role Exists This role exists to strengthen and lead the lathe department as International Tool & Manufacturing continues supporting long-term, defense-related machining programs. The shop focuses on tight-tolerance prototype and short-run work , not high-volume production. This position plays a key role in ensuring quality, consistency, and on-time delivery for complex parts where experience truly matters. --- The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate Mazak CNC lathes (single-turret, horizontal) Program and edit jobs directly at the machine using Mazatrol Machine tight-tolerance prototype and short-run parts Interpret complex blueprints and GD&T requirements Select tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, and workholding Perform in-process and first-article inspections Work independently with ownership of jobs from setup through completion Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area Contribute ideas and improvements within the lathe department This is a hands-on, senior-level role — not a button-pushing production position. --- Machines, Controls & Equipment You’ll work with equipment such as: Machines: Mazak CNC Lathes (single-turret, horizontal) Controls: Mazatrol Inspection Tools: Standard shop inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges) --- What We’re Looking For Required 10+ years of CNC machining experience Strong background in CNC lathe machining Hands-on experience with Mazak machines and Mazatrol Ability to consistently hold tight tolerances Experience in job shop / prototype environments Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Quality-first mindset and strong attention to detail Preferred (Not Required) Defense or regulated industry experience Experience working with a wide variety of materials --- Materials You’ll Work With Aluminum Stainless steel Carbon steel Specialty and exotic alloys --- Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose International Tool & Manufacturing because: Clean, temperature-controlled ISO-certified shop Interesting, challenging prototype and short-run work Trust and autonomy for experienced machinists Strong compensation for a small shop Full medical insurance with zero employee contribution Profit sharing and long-term stability A professional environment that respects skilled tradespeople --- Pay, Benefits & Schedule Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (DOE) Full medical insurance (no employee contribution) Profit sharing Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays Day shift schedule Stable, long-term employment --- Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC . Apply now or save this job to come back later.