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

At a Glance

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• Company: Murray Mold & Die
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• Location: Murray, Kentucky (On-site)
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• Job Type: Full-Time
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• Pay Range: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience)
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• Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
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• Overtime: Available (not mandatory)
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• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years CNC lathe experience)
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• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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• Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC
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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.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

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• Set up and operate CNC lathes in a print-to-part environment
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• Work from provided programs and blueprints to produce finished components
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• Handle full setups including tooling, offsets, and workholding
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• Run small-to-medium batch jobs in a high-mix, low-volume shop
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• Perform in-process inspection using standard measuring tools
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• Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain part quality
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• Work independently within a dedicated lathe cell
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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

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• Machines:\n
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  • Mori Seiki 2500 (Live Tooling Lathes)
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  • Hurco 2-Axis CNC Lathe
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• Controls:\n
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  • Fanuc
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  • Hurco
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• CAM Software (Optional Exposure):\n
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  • Mastercam
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• Inspection Tools:\n
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  • Calipers, micrometers, gauges
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Materials You’ll Work With

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• Tool steels (including some hardened materials)
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• Aluminum
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• Brass & bronze
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• Copper
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• Plastics
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What We’re Looking ForRequired:

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• 3+ years of CNC lathe machining experience
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• Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes independently
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• Strong blueprint reading skills
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• Experience with Fanuc controls
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• Ability to handle full setups from print to finished part
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• Comfortable working in a high-mix environment
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Preferred (Not Required):

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• Live tooling experience
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• Exposure to Mastercam
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• Experience with hard turning
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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Murray Mold & Die because:

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• Tight-knit, family-run shop with direct access to ownership
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• High level of autonomy — no micromanagement
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• Clean, organized, and well-equipped facility
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• Variety of work (no repetitive production grind)
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• Strong benefits with 100% employer-paid health and dental
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• Realistic schedule — overtime available but not forced
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $28.00 – $30.00/hr (DOE)
(Potential for higher pay for highly skilled candidates)

Benefits:

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• 100% employer-paid health insurance
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• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
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• Vision and life insurance options
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• 401(k) with up to 3% match
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• PTO (negotiable based on experience)
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Schedule:

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• Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
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• 45-minute lunch
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• Overtime: Available, not mandatory
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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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