Precision CNC Lathe Machinist - Turning Center Specialist
Build your turning career in Batavia, IL
Be part of a precision shop that manufactures and rebuilds custom parts for packaging and roll stock machinery. This is a direct-hire, first-shift position on a steady Monday–Friday schedule with occasional overtime. The facility is clean, organized, and known for long-tenured employees and strong training support.
Role snapshot
- Set up and operate Haas and Mazak CNC lathes to machine precision components
- Create, edit, and adjust programs from prints and job travelers
- Perform secondary operations (deburring, grinding, drilling, tapping)
- Verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and more
- Maintain part quality through offsets and in-process inspection
- Partner with machinists and engineering to resolve issues
- Keep your area safe, clean, and well organized
- Pitch in across the shop to support production flow
Must-haves
- 1+ year of CNC lathe/turning experience
- Blueprint literacy and ability to work from job travelers
- Experience using basic measurement tools
- Basic math (decimals, metric)
- Lift up to 40 lbs and stand for the duration of the shift
- Comfort in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read and write in English
Nice-to-haves
- 1–2 years of CNC turning
- Hands-on time with Haas or Mazak lathes
- Mastercam or conversational programming exposure (Mazatrol)
- Experience machining parts for packaging equipment or rebuilds
- Desire to learn additional machines/operations
Schedule & compensation
- Direct-hire, full-time, 1st shift
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with occasional overtime as needed
- Competitive hourly pay
Benefits & culture
- Stable company with 30+ years in business
- Paid training and clear paths for skill advancement
- Clean, organized environment; supportive, long-tenured team
- Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
- PTO, holidays, and paid uniforms
Proficiency checklist
- GD&T
- CNC Tooling
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Programming
- G-Code
- Tape Measure Reading
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Manual Machining Skills
Machines & software
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Haas, Mazak
- CAM/Conversational: Mastercam, Mazatrol
Location: Batavia, IL
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