Contract CNC Lathe Machinist - Setup (52-58 Hours/Week + $175/Day Per Diem)

At a Glance

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Company: Laitram Machine Shop (Contract Position)
Location: New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Pay: $40–$45/hour
Per Diem: $175/day
Schedule:

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• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 4:30 PM – 5:00 AM
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• Typical Work Week: 52–58 Hours
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• 60-Hour Weeks Common
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• Significant Overtime Available
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Immediate Openings – 4 to 6 CNC Lathe Machinists Needed

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hireCNC is recruiting 4–6 experienced CNC Lathe Machinists for an immediate contract opportunity with one of Louisiana's fastest-growing manufacturers.

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This is an excellent opportunity for setup machinists looking to maximize their earnings through competitive hourly pay, substantial overtime, and $175/day per diem.

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The primary need is for CNC Lathe Machinists, although experience with CNC mills is a plus.

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What You'll Be Doing

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In this role, you will:

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• Perform complete CNC machine setups
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• Load tooling and workholding
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• Set offsets and make program adjustments
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• Edit feeds and speeds as required
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• Run production while maintaining print tolerances
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• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
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• Read blueprints and follow travelers
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• Complete machine changeovers and teardown
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• Troubleshoot machining issues
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• Help train and mentor less experienced machinists
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Senior-level machinists may also assist with:

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• CNC programming support
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• CAM file review
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• Process improvements
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• Setup documentation
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• Tooling optimization
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• Technical leadership
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Equipment

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Primary hiring focus is on CNC Lathes featuring:

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• Y-Axis Turning Centers
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• Sub-Spindles
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• Live Tooling
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Additional equipment includes:

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• Mill-Turn Machines
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• CNC Mills
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Lathe experience is strongly preferred.

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What We're Looking ForRequired

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• 3+ years of CNC setup experience
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• CNC Lathe experience strongly preferred
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• Ability to perform complete machine setups
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• Experience making offsets and basic program edits
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• Blueprint reading skills
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• GD&T knowledge
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• G & M Code knowledge
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• Strong inspection skills using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
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• Ability to work significant overtime
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Preferred

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• CAM software experience
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• CNC programming experience
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• Manual or automated CMM
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• Multi-axis machining
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• Mill experience
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• Leadership experience
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• Workholding development experience
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Why Contractors Like This Assignment

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• $40–$45/hour
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• $175/day Per Diem
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• 52–58 hour work weeks
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• Frequent 60-hour weeks
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• Monday–Thursday schedule
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• Immediate starts
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• Modern CNC equipment
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• Rapidly growing manufacturer
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• Potential for long-term work
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• Multiple openings available
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Schedule & CompensationPay

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• $40–$45/hour
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• Overtime available every week
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• Typical work weeks range from 52–58 hours
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• 60-hour weeks are common based on production needs
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Per Diem

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• $175/day
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Schedule

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1st Shift

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Monday–Thursday

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6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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2nd Shift

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Monday–Thursday

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4:30 PM – 5:00 AM

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Apply Today

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hireCNC is actively interviewing qualified CNC Lathe Machinists for immediate starts.

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If you're an experienced setup machinist looking for a long-term contract with excellent pay, overtime, and per diem, we'd like to hear from you.