Precision CNC Turning Machinist -- Defense Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Your day at The Entwistle Company

You arrive to a clean, well-equipped shop and step up to a CNC lathe—Mazak today, Okuma tomorrow—ready to cut parts that will serve air, land, sea, and space missions. You review prints and travelers, set up tooling, dial in offsets, and make the first chips on castings, forgings, plates, bars, and custom work. Between cycles, you refine G- and M-code, adjust feeds and speeds, and verify that every feature meets exacting tolerances. Micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators live in your hands as naturally as the handwheel. By day’s end, you’ve delivered mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense—and you can see the impact of your craftsmanship.

Who we are

The Entwistle Company is building long-term careers in a collaborative, innovative environment where talent is recognized and professional growth is encouraged. Our work directly contributes to national and global security.

Our Mission

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

Our values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment guide every decision—from the floor to the boardroom.

What you’ll do

• Set up and operate engine and large CNC lathes to machine diverse components (castings, forgings, plates, bars, and one-off parts).
• Hold tight tolerances on large and complex workpieces; verify dimensions and finishes to spec.
• Program, edit, and optimize lathe operations at the controls to improve accuracy and throughput.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision instruments to ensure quality standards are met.

What we offer

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on machining experience or equivalent technical training.
• 3–5 years setting up both CNC and manual lathes.
• Programming experience preferred (editing and creating programs at the machine).
• Track record of high-quality results in a fast-paced, production-focused setting.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Related Military Job Codes

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following or similar codes may be a strong match:

• Army MOS: 91E – Allied Trades Specialist
• Navy NEC: MM – Machinist’s Mate
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X1 – Aircraft Metals Technology
• Marine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal Worker
• Coast Guard Rating: MK – Machinery Technician

Proficiencies

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Hyundai - Wia)

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.