Top 21 Lathe operator Jobs in Tennessee

CNC Machinist
Laborup Manufacturing —Murfreesboro, TN
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Trade school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CNC Machinist - Setup / Operator
Machined Products Co. Inc. —Knoxville, TN
- Overtime
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CNC Lathe Specialist (Programmer / Operator)
Universal Machine & Tool Co., Inc. —Kingsport, TN
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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CNC Machinist (Lathe Operator)
Hanger, Inc. —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Machine Operator I
Mueller Water Products —Cleveland, TN
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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CNC Lathe Operator
Corley Manufacturing Company —Chattanooga, TN
- $21.10 - $23.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Trade school
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machinist
Wolfe Industrial —La Vergne, TN
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Machine Operator
Legend Fitness —Knoxville, TN
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
CNC Machinist Operator
Lokar Inc —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Teaching
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CNC Operator
Lokar Inc —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Teaching
- Entry level
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2nd Shift Team Lead
Elos Medtech —Memphis, TN
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
Plastics Machine Operator
PETOSKEY PLASTICS —Morristown, TN
- Overnight shift
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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High Performance Cell Technician
Jeffrey Chain —Morristown, TN
- $20 - $27 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
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CNC Lathe Machinist (Experienced)
Ultimate Tool & Die Inc. —Rocky Top, TN
- $23 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Technical Machinist Operator
Mueller Water Products —Cleveland, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
20h
Technical Machine Operator
Mueller Water Products —Cleveland, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
20h
Mechanical Surface Restoration Technician — Thermal Spray & Plating
Industrial Plating (Chattanooga) —Chattanooga, TN
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CNC Machinist
Laborup Manufacturing —Murfreesboro, TN
*Trade School:* Technical/trade school certification. *Setup & Operation:* Perform independent setups and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, mill-turn lathes, or…
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
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CNC Machinist - Setup / Operator
Machined Products Co. Inc. —Knoxville, TN
We ask all applicants to be able to read drawings / blueprints and use basic measuring tools. Operators are responsible for changing tooling and/or adjusting…
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THK Manufacturing of America, Inc. —Hebron, OH
Working with multiple types of tools, fixtures, gages and other instruments. Loading component parts into the automated machines for various machining processes…
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TFO Tech Co., LTD. —Jeffersonville, OH
Interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and shop math to accurately configure machinery and tooling.
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CNC Machinist

Laborup Manufacturing
Murfreesboro, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Machine setup
Equipment setup (production tasks)
Blueprint specification interpretation
Tooling
Statistical Process Control
Machining fixtures
Machining tool setup
ISO 9001
Dimensional measurements
Precision measurement in machining
Trade school
Data collection

Full Job Description

Job Summary

We’re hiring skilled CNC Machinists to join a true high-precision machine shop. You will work with some of the best equipment around, ranging from 5-axis mills and horizontal mills to Swiss-style lathes, machining complex parts to exacting tolerances.

In this role, you’ll own the setup and operation of high-mix, low-volume production runs. We are looking for strong machinists who want to learn, grow, and take their craft to the next level. You are not expected to walk in on day one with all the skills required to run every machine—that’s exactly why we offer an extensive, 2+ month on-site training and onboarding program. Our goal is to help you unlock the best work you’ve ever done. This is a great place to work, surrounded by great people, and the perfect environment to truly expand your technical skills and your career.

Why Join Us?

Incredibly clean, modern shop floor with state-of-the-art equipment.
Extensive, 2+ month on-site onboarding program designed to elevate your skills and help you do the best work of your life.
100% company-paid medical care.
50-hour standard schedule with unlimited, optional overtime available (including double-time pay) for those who want to maximize their earnings.

Compensation

$80k - $90k / yr
Unlimited optional overtime
Double-time pay for any hours worked over 56 in a week

Shift

Monday - Friday
2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
50 hours / week standard schedule

Benefits

100% Company-paid medical care
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extensive on-site training and career development

Responsibilities

Setup & Operation: Perform independent setups and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, mill-turn lathes, or multi-spindle lathes in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
Machine Tending: Install specified collets, bushings, cams, and gears; load bar stock; and control or operate multiple CNC machines simultaneously.
Tooling & Offsets: Manage locating fixtures in setup, adjust tool positions, change tools, and utilize tool monitoring systems.
Process Ownership: Read part prints and job orders for dimensions, cutting speeds, feed rates, and depth of cuts, while maintaining process control tools (such as SPC).
Precision Inspection: Perform first piece sample inspections and continuous monitoring using standard gages, CMMs, and advanced vision systems (Keyence).
Documentation & Systems: Accurately complete dimensional reports and perform data collection in our MRP system (Epicor).
Maintenance: Maintain machine lubricants and coolants, perform daily operator maintenance, and keep your work area clean and organized.

Qualifications

Required

Experience: 3+ years of CNC milling and/or lathe experience
Setups: Proven ability to perform independent machine setups and fixture changeouts.
Technical: Strong blueprint reading skills and the ability to understand and follow complex work instructions.
Precision: Proven ability to hold incredibly tight tolerances
Metrology: Proficiency with standard measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, height gages, depth gages, pin gages, and basic CMM operation.
Dependability: Highly reliable on a daily basis with the ability to adhere to the standard schedule.

Preferred

Industry: Experience in highly regulated industries (Medical, Aerospace, Automotive, Military) or an ISO 9001 environment.
Advanced Machining: 5-axis milling experience and proficiency with Robodrill, Makino, Mikron, or DMG Mori equipment.
Advanced Metrology: Very strong GD&T skills and experience with CMM dimensional reporting.
Work History: Proven stability with a tenure of greater than 2–3 years at previous employers.
Trade School: Technical/trade school certification

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

How many years of CNC machining do you have? In what industries (aerospace, medical, automotive, etc)
How many years of manual machining do you have? Can you manually machine parts from blueprints?
Describe your experience setting up and operating 5-axis mills? If so, which brands?
Describe your fluency with reading blueprints and using GD&T? Provide an example.
How tight of tolerances can you hold? Do you have experience with manual or automatic CMMs?
Do you have experience programming? Can you write G Code or use Mastercam or just edit / modify programs?

Work Location: In person

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