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Posted August 22, 2026

CNC Lathe Machinist

Rust Belt Recruiting
Mentor, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Title: CNC Lathe Machinist

Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday – Thursday, 3:30 PM – 1:30 AM (4 10-hour shifts)

Salary: $20.00+/hr depending on experience

CNC Lathe Machinist Role:

Our client is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist to independently manage job setups, run high-precision parts, and perform quality inspections. This role exists to ensure accurate, high-tolerance manufacturing of custom-engineered components while maintaining efficient shop-floor operations during the 2nd shift.

CNC Lathe Machinist Responsibilities:

  • Perform complete setup and teardown of CNC lathe machines according to blueprint specifications and job orders
  • Run production parts efficiently while maintaining consistent quality standards
  • Perform thorough quality inspections on finished parts upon completion of production runs
  • Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and specialized gauges to verify strict tolerances
  • Achieve complete operational autonomy on assigned machines within a two-week onboarding period
  • Execute minor offset adjustments and basic machine troubleshooting to maintain optimal workflow
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area by adhering to shop floor safety guidelines and preventative maintenance routines

CNC Lathe Machinist Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to the 2nd Shift Supervisor and has no direct reports.

About You:

  • Possess hands-on experience independently setting up and operating CNC lathes in a job shop or manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrate the ability to operate autonomously on machine setups and runs within two weeks
  • Display proficiency with precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and plug/ring gauges
  • Understand blueprint reading, GD&T symbols, and dimensional tolerance specifications
  • Maintain strong attention to detail with a commitment to part accuracy and zero-defect quality standards
  • Exhibit reliability and self-motivation to work effectively during 2nd shift hours with minimal supervision
  • Meet physical shop floor demands including standing for extended periods and lifting component parts

Next Steps:

  • If an autonomous, detail-oriented, and reliable machinist describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information:

Location:

  • On-site in the Mentor, OH area

Working Conditions:

  • Clean, safe, and collaborative precision machining environment

Physical Demands:

  • Requires standing for extended periods and lifting component parts on an active shop floor

Equal Opportunity Employer:

  • Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

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