CNC Lathe Machinist - Day Shift (Mori Seiki / Fanuc) at Murray Mold & Die
JOB DESCRIPTION
At a Glance
- Company: Murray Mold & Die
- Location: Murray, Kentucky (On-site)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience)
- Shift: Day Shift Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:45 PM
- Overtime: Available (not mandatory)
- Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years CNC lathe experience)
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC
Why This Role Exists
This role exists due to a key opening within the lathe department at Murray Mold & Die.
With steady high-mix, low-volume work and a dedicated 3-machine lathe cell, this position plays a critical role in keeping production moving efficiently and maintaining the shop's reputation for precision tooling and craftsmanship.
The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate CNC lathes in a print-to-part environment
- Work from provided programs and blueprints to produce finished components
- Handle full setups including tooling, offsets, and workholding
- Run small-to-medium batch jobs in a high-mix, low-volume shop
- Perform in-process inspection using standard measuring tools
- Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain part quality
- Work independently within a dedicated lathe cell
Machines, Controls & Software
You'll work with equipment such as:
- Machines:
- Mori Seiki 2500 (Live Tooling Lathes)
- Hurco 2-Axis CNC Lathe
- Controls:
- Fanuc
- Hurco
- CAM Software (Optional Exposure):
- Mastercam
- Inspection Tools:
- Calipers, micrometers, gauges
Materials You'll Work With
- Tool steels (including some hardened materials)
- Aluminum
- Brass & bronze
- Copper
- Plastics
What We're Looking ForRequired:
- 3+ years of CNC lathe machining experience
- Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes independently
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Experience with Fanuc controls
- Ability to handle full setups from print to finished part
- Comfortable working in a high-mix environment
Preferred (Not Required):
- Live tooling experience
- Exposure to Mastercam
- Experience with hard turning
Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Murray Mold & Die because:
- Tight-knit, family-run shop with direct access to ownership
- High level of autonomy - no micromanagement
- Clean, organized, and well-equipped facility
- Variety of work (no repetitive production grind)
- Strong benefits with 100% employer-paid health and dental
- Realistic schedule - overtime available but not forced
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00/hr (DOE)
(Potential for higher pay for highly skilled candidates)
Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance
- Vision and life insurance options
- 401(k) with up to 3% match
- PTO (negotiable based on experience)
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:45 PM
- 45-minute lunch
- Overtime: Available, not mandatory
Apply
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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