CNC Lathe Machinist

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Job Title: CNC Lathe Machinist

Company: Xepot LLC dba Dagry
Location: Owatonna, MN
Job Type: Full-time

Relocation Assistance Bonus: $2,000

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist to join our team. This position is for someone who can set up, operate, and inspect parts on CNC turning equipment in a job shop environment.

Dagry is a precision machine shop in Owatonna, MN. We make a wide variety of parts, so this is a good fit for someone who likes variety, problem solving, and doing quality work instead of running the same part every day.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision machined parts
• Read and understand blueprints, drawings, and job instructions
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other measuring tools
• Hold tight tolerances and maintain quality throughout production
• Make tool offsets and minor program adjustments as needed
• Change inserts, tools, jaws, and fixtures
• Work with steel, stainless, aluminum, plastics, and other common materials
• Identify issues with tooling, programs, setups, or part quality
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Perform basic machine maintenance as needed
• Work with the team to improve setups, cycle times, and part quality

Qualifications

• CNC lathe experience required
• Ability to set up and operate CNC lathes
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, and tolerances
• Ability to work independently after training
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Manual lathe experience is a plus
• Milling experience is a plus
• Experience with Fanuc-style controls is a plus
• Experience with live tooling, sub-spindle, or mill-turn machines is a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Full-time, steady work
• Variety of parts and setups
• Opportunity to learn more advanced machining
• Small-shop team environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits available

Schedule

Full-time, daytime schedule.

Pay

Pay is based on experience and skill level.

About Us

Dagry is a family-owned precision machine shop located in Owatonna, MN. We work with customers across a variety of industries and focus on quality, reliability, and practical problem solving. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a growing shop.

How to Apply

Please apply with your resume or a short summary of your machining experience. We are especially interested in hearing what types of machines, controls, materials, and inspection tools you have worked with as well as when and where you have learned and applied your skills.

Company Description Dagry is a family-owned precision machine shop located in Owatonna, Minnesota. We produce a wide variety of custom machined parts for customers across multiple industries, with a focus on quality, reliability, and practical problem solving. Our shop offers steady work, modern CNC equipment, and a team environment where skilled machinists can take pride in their work and continue building their abilities. Company Description Dagry is a family-owned precision machine shop located in Owatonna, Minnesota. We produce a wide variety of custom machined parts for customers across multiple industries, with a focus on quality, reliability, and practical problem solving. Our shop offers steady work, modern CNC equipment, and a team environment where skilled machinists can take pride in their work and continue building their abilities.