CNC Lathe Programmer-Operator — Precision Turning (Bearings)

Build precision. Shape performance.

Join the Lathes team serving our Small and Large Bearing Departments and help us deliver right-first-time parts on 1st or 3rd shift. You’ll report to the Lead Machinist and play a key role in safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

What you will own

• Set up and run CNC multitasking, vertical, and horizontal lathes; support manual lathe, drill press, and secondary operations
• Hold tight tolerances to ±0.0005 in. across diverse materials (stainless/duplex, Monel, Hastelloy, nickel alloys, cast iron, carbon steel, bronze)
• Execute work orders, routings, drawings, and layout sheets to meet delivery goals
• Read, interpret, and edit M- and G-code; stage the next job while the machine is cutting
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections with hand gauges and CMMs; escalate any nonconformance immediately
• Collaborate with teammates to solve problems; contribute to Kaizen, SMED, and lean initiatives
• Follow preventive maintenance routines; report equipment issues promptly
• Train others as requested; perform additional duties as needed

Environment, health, and safety (EHS)

• Work safely and follow company safety requirements
• Use proper lifting per Manual Lifting Guidelines
• Support environmental performance goals
• Complete and participate in all EHS training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year trade school/industry machining coursework OR 5+ years of on-the-job machining experience
• Comfortable performing technical math
• Skilled at part/tooling setup, blueprint reading, CNC controls/functions — able to be productive immediately
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and thread gauges
• Capable of indicating parts in with dial indicators

Physical and cognitive abilities

• Stand for extended periods (at least 2 hours)
• Traverse office, shop, warehouse, and plant areas
• Lift/carry up to 40 lbs
• Bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip at the machine
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment
• Handle multiple objectives and shifting priorities
• Read, write, speak, and understand English; respond to visual and aural cues

Work setting

Office and manufacturing floor within Miba, with occasional customer sites/meeting venues. Noise on the factory floor is typically loud; approved PPE is required.

Tools and platforms

• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hyundai - Wia, Nakamura, Fuji, Murata, Samsung)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CAM Software
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Index, Eurotech, Miyano, Nakamura, Samsung, Dmg Mori Seiki)

Core proficiencies

• GD&T
• CNC tooling
• Troubleshooting
• CNC programming (G-code/M-code)
• Production setups
• Manual machining

Role details

• Shifts available: 1st and 3rd
• Reports to: Lead Machinist
• Department: Lathes — Small and Large Bearing
• FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Equal Opportunity

EEO:

It is the policy of MIBA Industrial Bearings U.S. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local LAW. In addition, MIBA Industrial Bearings U.S. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.