Are you the machinist who won’t compromise on thousandths?
At Ezeflow USA, Inc. – Flowline Division (New Castle, PA), we’re looking for a Senior Lathe Setup & Tolerance Machinist who can independently own setups on manual and CNC lathes and reliably hit ±0.002”. If blueprint reading, GD&T, and meticulous inspection are your strengths, you’ll feel right at home.
Why this role matters
Our customers count on us for mission-critical components. Your expertise in tooling selection, program edits, and in-process verification keeps production flowing and quality uncompromised.
What you’ll take on
- Translate drawings and GD&T into actionable setups, including workholding and toolpaths.
- Install and secure cutting tools, chucks, centers, and fixtures with precision.
- Hoist and locate workpieces; indicate and clamp to required datums.
- Set RPM, feed, and DOC; position tools for rough/finish operations; engage feeds and handwheel controls.
- Manage coolant flow; watch for wear, chatter, and machine anomalies.
- Inspect features with gauges, micrometers, and other metrology to verify conformance.
- Lay out reference lines and calculate missing dimensions or offsets.
- Operate a forklift to move raw and finished materials.
When you’ll work
- Second Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (primary)
- Third Shift: Sunday night–Friday morning, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (primary)
- Potential to move to four 10-hour shifts after training, depending on department needs
- Overtime as required to meet delivery timelines
What you’ll get
- Pay: $21.50+ per hour based on experience
- PTO: 16 hours after 60 days; annual vacation accrual
- Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance after 60 days
- Added benefits: Company-paid short-term disability and a 401(k) company contribution after 1 year
What you bring
- 5+ years on Manual and/or CNC lathes with full setups
- Documented ability to hold ±0.002”
- Strong blueprint literacy and GD&T comprehension
- Hands-on proficiency with precision measurement and inspection
- Independent problem-solver who selects tooling and verifies quality without hand-holding
- Score of 80%+ on our machining test
Technical strengths
- GD&T
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Programming
- Tolerance Analysis
- Tape Measure Reading
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
- Precision Measurement & Inspection
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Manual Machining Skills
Equipment you’ll run
- Manual Lathe
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) Haas, Doosan, Fuji
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis) Doosan
- Engine Lathe
Compliance
**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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Must pass a urine drug screening and physical exam upon offer of employment.
