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CNC Machine Operator

Company:
Career Transitions, LLC
Location:
Lafayette, IN
Pay:
23.99USD - 27.99USD per hour
Posted:
March 14, 2026
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Job Description

CNC Lathe Machinist

Contract

Lafayette, IN

1st Shift

Compensation DOE: Up to $28/hr.

Meet your Talent Advisor Jim Henegar

A CNC Lathe Machinist is available with one of our clients in Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up CNC Lathes, performing offsets, and running production parts while maintaining tight tolerances. This position is ideal for a machinist who can work independently with minimal supervision once trained.

CNC Lathe Machinist Key Responsibilities:

Perform CNC lathe setups, including tooling and offsets

Run production parts to print and quality standards

Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

Measure and inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools

Maintain tight machining tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment

Work primarily with steel, with exposure to aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium

Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments as needed

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace

CNC Lathe Machinist Qualifications & Experience:

2+ years of CNC lathe experience running production parts

Ability to set up CNC lathes is strongly preferred

Experience performing tool offsets and adjustments

Knowledge of Mazak and/or Doosan Puma machines preferred

Comfortable working independently after training

Experience in a precision machine shop environment

CNC programming experience is a plus, but not required

AutoCAD experience is a plus, but not required

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred (Nice to Have):

CNC lathe programming exposure

AutoCAD familiarity

Experience in both turning and milling environments

Previous work with tight-tolerance machining

Why This Opportunity:

Temp-to-hire position with long-term potential

Work with a well-established precision machining operation

Exposure to a variety of materials and complex machining work

Opportunity to expand skills in setup and advanced machining

Send resume to Jim Henegar

Career Transitions: Find Your Dream Job or Hire the Best Talent

Career Transitions, a Morales Group Company, is a leading recruiting agency that specializes in helping employers find their next critical hire and job seekers find their dream job. Our team of experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding you the perfect match for your open position or helping you find the right job for your skills and interests.

We offer a variety of services, including:

Recruitment: We match talent with open jobs.

Contract staffing: We place technical and exempt professionals in temporary or contract assignments that can become full-time positions.

Outplacement: We provide terminated or laid off employees with tools to be competitive in the job market.

Career management: We help you develop your career and reach your goals to be the next leader.

Career Transitions is committed to providing you with high-quality talent acquisition experience. Our diverse candidate database and extensive recruiting experience reflects our commitment to match qualified candidates to employers' open positions. We work diligently to ensure that you receive efficient and effective services. We specialize in connecting employers with qualified technical and exempt professionals in many fields, ranging from accounting and finance to engineering and technology, and human resources to sales and marketing.

We are support equal opportunity employers who provide support for veterans and people with disabilities. Choose Career Transitions contingency, retained, or contract talent acquisition services to find your next hire or dream job.

Visit our website today to learn more about how we can help you.

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