<p>Join a Team Where Your Experience and Mentorship Will Make an Impact!</p> <p>Are you ready for a role where your advanced CNC skills can be used to their full potential? Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is growing, and we're looking for a skilled Second Shift Lead Lathe Machinist who wants more than just a job - they want a role that values precision, rewards reliability, and offers the ability to lead and mentor others.</p> <p>As a Lead Lathe Machinist your abilities will be put to expansive use while also guiding and leading our team of lathe machinists. We have a modern, dynamic environment with a high mix of orders supporting a variety of high-impact industries including Military/Defense, Energy, Aviation, Railroad, Medical, Mining and many more! This is a full-time, second-shift position in a clean, well-equipped facility where your work makes a real impact.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <p>In this role, you'll help mentor others in the manufacturing of high-quality, precision parts - from smaller chuck work up to 160? long and 36? in diameter - by creating CNC lathe programs using Mazatrol, identifying tooling needs, and maintaining precise inspection records. You'll work in a clean, climate-controlled, well-equipped facility where your skill and attention to detail make a real impact. If you're someone who takes ownership, likes solving problems, and enjoys a quieter, more focused second shift - you'll feel right at home here.</p> <p>What You'll Get:</p> <ul> <li>Weekly pay: Starting at $38/hr and up depending on experience + 10% shift premium </li><li>$2,500 Signing Bonus for qualified candidates </li><li>Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates </li><li>Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision </li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions </li><li>Life and AD&D Insurance </li><li>PTO & Paid Holidays </li><li>Gainsharing Bonus Program </li><li>Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match </li><li>Referral Bonuses </li><li>Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement </li><li>Company-provided inspection equipment </li><li>Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties </li></ul> <p>And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more - open to employees and their families.</p> <p>What You'll Bring to the Table:</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience operating CNC Lathe machines - required. </li><li>Proficient programming skills using Mazatrol - required. </li><li>Prior experience mentoring others is a plus. </li><li>Knowledge of Mastercam programming is a plus. </li><li>Ability to read and interpret part prints and technical drawings. </li><li>Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers. </li><li>Ability to process precision parts from start to finish. </li></ul> <p>A Day in the Life:</p> <ul> <li>Set up, program, and run Mazak CNC lathes </li><li>Lead and mentor a team of CNC Lathe Machinists </li><li>Inspect and validate your own work using precision measuring equipment </li><li>Complete short-run jobs with frequent changeovers and tool adjustments </li><li>Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized </li></ul> <p>Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.</p> <p>#CNC #CNCProgrammer #CNCMachinist #Mazatrol #Mazak #CNCLathe</p>