Precision Lathe Programmer-Operator (Turning)

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to own the setup?

B&A Precision has been machining for the Aerospace, Defense, and Medical industries for more than five decades. We’re looking for a Precision Lathe Programmer-Operator who enjoys turning complex prints into proven, repeatable setups—and who is comfortable reporting directly to the Shop President.

• Can you set up and run 2- and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes without drama?
• Do Fanuc controls feel second nature?
• Are you confident tweaking or writing G-code to get cycle times and finishes where they need to be?
• Can you read blueprints with GD&T and translate them into a clean, capable process?
• Will you validate first piece and in-process dimensions using the right measuring instruments and gages?
• Have you worked with bar feeding systems ? (Nice to have!)

• At least 3 years of CNC lathe setup/operation experience.
• Proficiency in CNC Programming, G-Code , Blueprint Reading, and CNC Lathe operation.
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• Comfort working in a team-based environment.
• U.S. Person Status.

• Full-time, 1st shift role with an extremely competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Benefits: medical, company matching 401(k) , paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick days.

You’ll set up and operate CNC lathes to produce high-precision components that meet stringent specifications for mission-critical programs. You’ll uphold quality standards, support efficient production flows, and contribute to B&A Precision’s long-standing reputation for excellence.