CNC Turning Setup Machinist -- Fanuc Lathe Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At B&A Precision, we’ve spent over 50 years building parts that keep Aerospace, Defense, and Medical systems performing at their best. Step onto our shop floor and you’ll feel it—discipline, pride, and the satisfaction of making precision components the right way.

Picture your day: you arrive, review blueprints, and ready a 2- or 3-axis CNC horizontal lathe. You dial in offsets, load tools, confirm G-code paths, and run a meticulous first-piece—verifying every critical dimension with the right gages before green-lighting production. You’ll collaborate with a tight-knit team, communicate directly with leadership, and keep quality at the center of everything you do.

What you’ll do

• Set up and run 2- and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes with Fanuc controls.
• Utilize solid knowledge of G-code programming to validate and adjust processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints; apply working knowledge of GD&T to meet specifications.
• Perform precision measurement and inspection, verifying both first-piece and production dimensions using appropriate instruments and gages.
• Support efficient production workflows while upholding stringent quality standards.
• Collaborate in a team-based environment; communicate status and issues clearly.
• Leverage bar feeding systems when applicable (experience a plus).
• Report to the shop President and contribute to continuous excellence in manufacturing.

What you bring

• Minimum 3 years of CNC lathe setup/operation experience.
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls and solid G-code knowledge.
• Strong blueprint reading; working knowledge of GD&T is desirable.
• Competence with measuring instruments and gages for precise inspection.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• Comfort working collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• U.S. Person Status.

Schedule & pay

This is a full-time, 1st shift role offering an extremely competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Company matching 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days

Why B&A Precision

In this role, your craftsmanship directly supports mission-critical industries. If you value precision, teamwork, and the satisfaction of building high-quality components, we’d love to have you on the team.

You should be proficient in

• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Blueprint Reading
• CNC Machine Setup