We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Machine Shop Setup Lead with Lathe specialization to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading CNC lathe and turning-center set-ups, and ensuring efficient production of precision machined components for the defense and aerospace markets. You will collaborate closely with our programming staff, toolmaker staff, and machine operators to implement new lathe programs, complete job set-ups, and maintain high-quality production.

If you are a skilled and motivated lathe setup professional with a proven track record in CNC turning environments and machine shop leadership, we invite you to apply and contribute to our dynamic team.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental health plans
• Parental and Bonding Leave
• PTO
• 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Here at Seiler we are committed to not only manufacturing and selling the highest quality systems and utilizing modern techniques, but we are also committed to our employees well-being and happiness. In addition to the perks above we also offer:

• 9 annual paid holidays
• 1-2 free company events every summer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexibility in start/stop time for most positions
• Profit Sharing and More!

Responsibilities include:

Collaborate with the Engineering Department and Machine Operators to set up CNC lathes and turning centers for first-time runs and repeat production, ensuring conforming parts and stable production processes.

Conduct first-piece inspections using precision measuring tools to verify lathe setup accuracy, dimensional conformance, and process readiness.

Troubleshoot turning, workholding, tooling, insert, offset, and cycle issues on CNC lathes; collaborate with programming staff to implement effective solutions.

Lead CNC lathe operators by providing coaching, setup guidance, and clear handoff instructions during machine turnover for production.

Measure, examine, or test completed turned components for defects, ensuring conformance to specifications. Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading is essential.

Monitor lathe machining times, improve setup repeatability, optimize efficiency, and recommend techniques or methods to refine existing lathe programs and processes.

Provide accurate feedback to Programmers on lathe program issues, tooling performance, workholding improvements, and production optimization opportunities.

Requirements:

Technical School Certificate in machining is preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a custom machine shop, with strong hands-on experience setting up CNC lathes and turning centers.

Familiarity with Fanuc-based lathe controls, Okuma, DMG Mori, and similar CNC lathe control platforms.

Proficiency in G & M programming codes, offsets, tool touch-offs, insert selection, workholding, and lathe setup documentation.

Experience in the defense or aerospace industry is preferred, including AS9100 production environments.

Extensive experience machining tight-tolerance castings and precision turned components is required.

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