CNC/Manual Mill & Lathe Setup Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Join as a CNC/Manual Mill & Lathe Setup Machinist

Cannonball Recruiting is partnering with a precision manufacturer to hire a versatile machinist who thrives moving between manual and CNC work. If you enjoy owning the full process—from blueprint to finished part—this role puts your craftsmanship front and center.

A day in the life

Your day starts at 7:00am. You’ll plan out 1–5 setups/changeovers, switching confidently between mills and lathes. You’ll choose tooling, program at the machine (both conversational on TRAK equipment and standard G-code), cut parts, and verify results using precision instruments. When a job calls for it, you’ll design and build custom fixtures to hold complex workpieces—especially when machining challenging, high-alloy materials.

What you’ll handle

• Setup and operation of both manual and CNC mills and lathes
• Conversational programming on TRAK mills/lathes and G-code programming for CNC
• Routine exposure to Quickmill CNC Mills (experience with Quickmill and TRAK is a plus)
• Reading blueprints to determine machining steps and sequencing from stock to finished part
• Selecting and specifying tooling for each job
• Designing and fabricating custom fixtures when required
• Inspecting parts using calipers, micrometers, test indicators, and other precision metrology tools
• Working independently or within small teams to complete assignments

Materials you’ll machine

Preference for experience with high-alloy metals: Stainless Steel 304/316, Inconel 600/800, Monel 400, Hastelloy C-276.

Schedule & pay

• Pay: $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Shift: 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance (Fully employer paid)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability

If you’re excited by variety, solving setup challenges, and taking pride in precision work, we’d love to talk.