CNC Lathe Setup Machinist

Job overview

The CNC Lathe Setup Machinist role is onsite in Avoca, MI, near Yale, Michigan. Compensation is described as competitive and based on experience; no numeric pay range is specified. The machinist joins Witco’s Lathe Department at a precision CNC turning, milling, and gear-cutting company serving multiple industries. The role sets up and adjusts CNC lathes to produce accurate parts, maintaining tight tolerances through programming, tooling, inspection, and troubleshooting. Its work supports short-run production and the quality and delivery needs of Witco’s customers.

What you'll do

• Set up, troubleshoot, and adjust CNC lathes and bar feeders
• program in G-code
• set speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut
• enter or edit programs
• align fixtures, workholding, and cutting tools
• change tools and adjust offsets
• detect malfunctions and out-of-tolerance conditions
• read blueprints and use gauges and inspection equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc lathe setup machinist

cnc lathes

g-code

bar feeders

blueprint reading

gd&t

precision machining

tight tolerances

avoca mi

witco

monday–friday

6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• pre-tax AFLAC offerings
• gauge and tool purchase program.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a 12:00–12:30 p.m. lunch. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), and pre-tax AFLAC offerings.

About the employer

Witco is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.