CNC Lathe Machinist / Programmer
Location: Englewood, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Join Our Growing Precision Manufacturing Team
We're looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist who enjoys making high-quality parts, solving machining challenges, and taking ownership of their work.
This is not a production operator position. You'll be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating Haas CNC lathes to manufacture precision components in a clean, modern shop. We primarily produce low-volume, high-quality parts where attention to detail matters more than simply keeping the machine running.
As a member of our small team, you'll have the opportunity to help improve processes, recommend tooling, and contribute directly to the success of the company.
What You'll Do
- Program CNC turning operations using Fusion 360 CAM
- Set up and operate Haas CNC lathes
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models
- Select tooling and workholding for new jobs
- Perform first article inspections and in-process quality checks
- Hold tight dimensional tolerances while maintaining efficiency
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment
- Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize machining strategies
- Collaborate with engineering on manufacturability and process improvements
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional shop
What We're Looking For
Required
- 3+ years of CNC lathe machining experience
- Experience programming with Fusion 360 or comparable CAM software
- Experience setting up Haas CNC lathes
- Ability to read mechanical drawings
- Strong understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding
- Experience using micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, calipers, and other inspection equipment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
- Experience machining stainless steel, aluminum, and alloy steels
- Familiarity with GD&T
- Experience with live tooling
- CAD experience in Fusion 360
- Process improvement mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
You'll Thrive Here If You...
- Take pride in producing exceptional work
- Enjoy figuring out the best way to machine a part
- Like working on a variety of projects instead of repetitive production
- Want your ideas to be heard
- Appreciate working with a small team where your contributions matter
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401k
- Modern Haas equipment
- Clean, organized shop
- Stable, year-round work
Pay: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about a machining problem you solved that made a process better or improved part quality.
- What are you looking for in your next machining position?
- Why are you interested in joining a small manufacturing company?
- What best describes your experience with CNC lathes?
-I operated machines using existing programs.
-I performed setups and made tool offsets.
-I independently completed full setups and troubleshooting.
-I programmed parts, performed setups, and ran production.
-I developed complete machining processes from print to finished part.
- What CAM software have you used?
- Fusion 360
- Mastercam
- Esprit
- GibbsCAM
- FeatureCAM
- None
- Which materials have you machined regularly?
- Aluminum
- Carbon Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Inconel
- Brass/Bronze
- Plastics
- Which measuring equipment are you comfortable using?
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Dial Indicators
- Bore Gauges
- Thread Gauges
- Height Gauge
- Surface Plate
- Pin Gauges
- Have you programmed CNC lathes using Fusion 360?
- No experience
- Basic edits to existing programs
- Created simple programs
- Regularly programmed complete parts from CAD models
- Advanced user with toolpath optimization
- How comfortable are you reading engineering drawings?
- Beginner
- Comfortable reading dimensions
- Comfortable interpreting tolerances and notes
- Comfortable with GD&T
- How many years of CNC lathe experience do you have?
- Which CNC controls have you worked with?
- Haas
- Fanuc
- Mazatrol
- Okuma
- Siemens
Work Location: In person
