Choose Your Career Track: Maximize Your Pay or Fast-Track Your Training! Looking for a better opportunity to use your machining expertise, earn competitive pay, and expand your skills? We're seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Programmer & Setup Machinist to operate Okuma CNC lathes with Fanuc controls in a precision-focused manufacturing environment. Whether you're an experienced programmer ready to maximize your earning potential or a skilled machinist interested in learning specialized gear cutting, we'd like to hear from you! Benefits & Perks - Competitive hourly pay ($27.00 -- $35.00/hr), based on demonstrated skills and experience - Stable, predictable first-shift schedule. Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm. - Modern manufacturing environment with advanced technology - Clear career tracks focusing on either immediate high-pay mastery or dedicated skill training Key Responsibilities - Program, set up, and operate CNC Okuma lathes utilizing Fanuc controls. - Execute complex machining operations, including high-precision turning and specialized gear cutting. - Interpret technical data by reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and job routing sheets accurately. - Maintain quality control by inspecting your own parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure tight tolerances. Qualifications & Requirements - Experience: Proven track record programming, setting up, or operating CNC lathes. - Control Systems: Direct experience with Fanuc controls is required. - Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading capabilities, and shop math skills. - Gear Cutting: Prior familiarity with gear cutting processes is a plus, but a strong desire to learn through our training program is highly encouraged. - Mindset: A quality-first approach to production and a history of reliable attendance Benefits: - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance - 401(k) matching - Life insurance - Paid time off - Tuition reimbursement