CNC Lathe Machinist - Day Shift (Mori Seiki / Fanuc)

At a Glance Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. 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. xtnlbfm Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later.