Precision CNC Lathe Setup Machinist

Picture your first hour: the hum of a turning center coming online, a complex print in hand, and a custom workflow you shape from start to finish. At Durex Industries—an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer of custom thermal components for heat, sensing, and precision temperature control—you’ll turn intricate blueprints into flawless parts that power critical systems worldwide.

Why you’ll thrive here

• Complex setups, real craftsmanship: Configure close-tolerance CNC lathes and run unique jobs that demand attention to detail.
• Lead by influence: Mentor operators, share best practices, and elevate team capability.
• Stable growth: Join a quality-driven, safety-first manufacturer investing in continuous improvement.

A day in the role

• Review blueprints, engineering drawings, and manuals to plan setups for conventional and tight-tolerance CNC turning centers.
• Load programs; choose and install tooling; set work/tool offsets; dial in cutter compensation for accurate results.
• Execute first-piece inspections and in-process checks using calipers, micrometers, and indicators to meet tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot issues; fine-tune speeds/feeds; replace worn tools; and make on-the-fly program edits to improve efficiency.
• Document logs, sign-offs, and quality records—while coaching operators to uphold a safe, high-performing shop.

What you bring

• Fluent in blueprint reading; understand G-codes, cutter comp, tapping cycles, and I & J circular interpolation.
• Solid machining math: calculate SFM, feeds, and RPMs for different materials.
• Hands-on with precision tools: micrometers, calipers, indicators, and edge finders.
• Independent problem-solver with pride in workmanship and awareness of team impact.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Physical demands & schedule

• Stand frequently and lift up to 30 lbs occasionally in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Work 8–10 hour weekday shifts, with occasional 5-hour Saturdays based on production needs.

Tools of the trade

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Our commitment