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Machinist & Lathe Programmer

SST Direct

Job Location:

Reading, PA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 35

Posted: 8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Machinist & Lathe Programmer to join a dynamic team in a climate-controlled a CNC Machinist/Programmer you will be responsible for programming setting up and operating Lathe machines within established standards. This position is responsible for machining and producing complex parts on CNC machines to tight tolerance design specifications in an accurate and timely manner. Strong programming skills are a must. Studies blueprint/drawings and sample parts to determine part dimensions tolerances and best sequence of operations needed to machine parts. Strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to troubleshoot issues. Ability to maintain and repair Lathes is required.

Location: Morgantown PA.
Pay Range: $30hr - $35hr (weekly paid)
Schedule: M - F 6a - 2:30pmHours may change as business needs change (Adjusted to 5:30am - 2pm) OT
Benefits: Medical dental vision (1^st of month after initial 60 days) 9 paid holidays and birthday paid

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Performing necessary adjustments attachments and assemblies according to setup instructions
Manipulating controls and entering commands into the index cutting tool to specify a set point
Observing and listening to machine operation to detect malfunctions
Adjusting machine feed and speed and changing cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunction
Machining materials - steel aluminum titanium plastic silicon and other materials.
Must have ability to adhere to all safety requirements and drug free workplace requirements.
Ability and willingness to set up various machines to be ran by machine operators.
Guide and train operators on processes needed to maintain high quality and production requirements

Competencies:

Communication Proficiency
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Technical Capacity
Customer/Client Focus

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Must be able to work well independently and in a team-oriented setting. Solid technical training experience and a stable work history are vital for this role
Must be able to set up and perform work with minimal assistance while maintaining a clean work
Must besafety-conscious ethical and eager to learn and grow with the company

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent certification
Machine Operation experience and/or Trade/Technical school training
Experience working on conventional machines or 2- or 4- Axis CNC lathes various metals and plastics

PPE: All provided except for safety boots($100 per year reimbursement on boots and $100 toward safety glasses)

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

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