CNC Lathe Operator

CNC Lathe Lead Machinist

TruFit Staffing is hiring an experienced CNC Lathe Lead Machinist for a well-established manufacturing company in King County. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with strong leadership abilities to oversee daily CNC lathe operations, support production goals, and mentor a small team. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Location: King County, WA

Shift: 5am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday, + lots of overtime available!

Pay: $38-50 per hour, DOE 

This is a Direct Hire Position

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay of 38–50+ per hour, depending on experience.
• Signing bonus equal to 8% of total base wages: 4% paid on the first paycheck and 4% paid after six months.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options.
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing operation with long-term contracts and continued growth.

Benefits begin upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and run 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes, including machines equipped with sub-spindles.
• Lead, coach, and mentor approximately 1–3 employees across two shifts.
• Oversee daily production activities and coordinate department scheduling to meet production goals.
• Produce precision parts efficiently and accurately according to blueprints, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments and promptly address quality concerns.
• Program CNC lathes using Mastercam.
• Assist with tooling, fixturing, setups, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Create and update setup sheets and maintain accurate production documentation.
• Coordinate with programming, tooling, quality, production scheduling, department leads, and management.
• Oversee the accurate and timely submission of labor tickets, timecards, attendance records, work orders, and related paperwork.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and ensure proper care of machines and equipment.
• Lead by example and promote quality, accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of machine shop leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of CNC lathe machining experience.
• Hands-on experience with CNC lathe setup, operation, troubleshooting, and production machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical work instructions.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments and in-process inspections.
• CNC lathe programming experience using Mastercam.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, punctuality, and attendance.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating multi-axis CNC lathes with sub-spindles.
• Experience with tooling optimization, setup documentation, and process improvement.
• Experience coordinating production across multiple shifts.
• Experience training, coaching, and developing machinists.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and machine shop environment.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely around CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment while maintaining precision and attention to detail.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TruFit Staffing is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At TruFit we understand that our success is based on meeting the needs of our clients and workforce equally. We take the time to understand not only your skill set, but your values and personality as well to not just find you another job, but the TruFit for you.