CNC Turning Operator-Programmer (Defense Components)

Do you turn complex metal into precise results?At The Entwistle Company, we make components that matter. If you thrive setting up, operating, and programming CNC lathes—and want your work to support U.S. and allied defense—this is where your craftsmanship has real-world impact.Imagine this challengeA large forged blank hits your station. You select tooling, set work offsets, tweak G- and M-code at the control, and bring tolerance-critical features into spec. You confirm with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators—and release a part that meets every requirement, on time.Our purpose and principlesBe the essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems across air, land, sea, and space—known for specialized capabilities, quality, and dependability. Design, manufacture & build-to-print solutions that are innovative and cost-effective. Enable our DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers—and the US warfighter—to succeed.How we work: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment shape our culture and performance.Your impactSet up and operate engine and large CNC lathes to machine castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom parts.Achieve tight tolerances and specified finishes on large, complex workpieces.Program and edit at the machine to enhance accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.Inspect components with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to verify conformance.We’ve got you covered401k – 4% match on 5% deferralsPTO – Up to 5 weeksEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short-termEmployer provided Paid Family/Medical LeaveGenerous Health Insurance CoverageDental Insurance AND Vision InsuranceSafety Shoes & Glasses reimbursementsEmployee Appreciation EventsCompetitive pay based on experience.What you bring3–5 years of machining experience or equivalent technical training.3–5 years of CNC and manual lathe setups.Programming familiarity preferred (comfortable editing/creating lathe programs).Proven quality performance in a fast-paced, production-driven shop.Strong problem-solving habits and a team-focused approach.Military backgrounds that translate wellArmy MOS: 91E – Allied Trades SpecialistNavy NEC: MM – Machinist’s MateAir Force AFSC: 2A7X1 – Aircraft Metals TechnologyMarine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal WorkerCoast Guard Rating: MK – Machinery TechnicianSkills to excelEquipment TroubleshootingCNC ToolingTroubleshooting SkillsCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine RepairCNC Machine InstallationG-CodeM-CodeCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverMachine Setups for Production RunsManual Machining SkillsEquipment you’ll operateCNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Hyundai - Wia)If you’re ready to turn precision into purpose, we’re ready to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr