Cnc Lathe Programmer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

At a glance

Company: Metalcraft Precision Machining
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Pay: $22–$35/hr DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ Years
Machines: CNC Lathe • Single-Turret Horizontal Lathe with Y-Axis
Controls: Haas
CAM Software: GibbsCAM

Why join Metalcraft Precision Machining?

Metalcraft Precision Machining is a family-owned precision machine shop that has served customers throughout the Michiana region since 1997. The company supports a diverse customer base across aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, agriculture, marine, heavy machinery, automation, and other industries.

This is a hands-on position for an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist who can set up and operate Haas turning equipment with limited supervision. You’ll produce both one-off and production parts while working from engineering drawings, CNC programs, and customer specifications.

Metalcraft continues to invest in modern machining and inspection technology, including approximately 10 Haas CNC lathes, 10 Haas CNC mills, Mitsubishi wire EDM equipment, and a Hexagon Global CMM. You’ll join a well-equipped shop where machining knowledge, problem-solving, and quality workmanship matter.

⚙️ What you’ll be doing

• Set up and operate Haas CNC lathes
• Machine one-off and production parts to print
• Select tooling, establish offsets, and verify workholding
• Read and understand G-code and M-code
• Load materials and make machine or program adjustments
• Monitor machining operations and troubleshoot problems
• Inspect completed parts using standard measuring equipment
• Document inspection results and verify conformance to specifications
• Work with supervisors, programmers, and quality personnel to improve machining processes
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

️ Machines, controls & software

• Haas CNC lathes
• Single-turret horizontal lathe with Y-axis
• Haas CNC controls
• GibbsCAM
• Live-tooling capabilities
• Calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Hexagon Global CMM available within the shop’s inspection department

⭐ Shop highlights

• Family-owned company established in 1997
• Approximately 20 Haas CNC mills and lathes
• Live-tooling and automated-loading capabilities
• One-off and production machining
• Work supporting several precision-driven industries
• CNC milling, turning, wire EDM, EDM drilling, and grinding capabilities
• Modern CMM inspection technology
• Flexible scheduling
• Full benefits package
• Long-term opportunity with an established regional machine shop

✅ What we’re looking for

Required:

• At least five years of CNC machining experience
• Hands-on CNC lathe setup and operation experience
• Experience operating Haas CNC equipment
• Ability to read and understand G-code and M-code
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and CNC programs
• Knowledge of tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, and machining fundamentals
• Experience producing both one-off and production parts
• Ability to inspect work using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related tools
• Working knowledge of shop math
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain an organized workspace
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred:

• GibbsCAM experience
• Y-axis lathe or live-tooling experience
• Experience machining parts for aerospace, medical, defense, or similar precision industries
• CNC programming or program-editing experience

Why you’ll like working here

This is an opportunity to do more than load parts and press cycle start. Metalcraft is looking for a machinist who understands the complete process—from setup and tooling through troubleshooting and final inspection.

You’ll work with modern Haas equipment, machine a mix of one-off and production components, and contribute directly to quality and process improvement. The company’s broad range of capabilities and industries also provides exposure to different parts, tolerances, and machining challenges.

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: $22–$35 per hour, based on experience

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

This is a full-time, on-site position in Elkhart, Indiana.

About Metalcraft Precision Machining

Metalcraft Precision Machining is a family-owned precision manufacturing company located in the Elkhart area. Founded in 1997, the company provides CNC milling, CNC turning, wire EDM, EDM drilling, grinding, and inspection services to customers throughout the Michiana region and beyond.

Its equipment includes approximately 10 Haas CNC mills, 10 Haas CNC lathes, four Mitsubishi MV-series wire EDMs, and a Hexagon Global CMM with scanning capabilities. The shop’s capabilities include fourth-axis machining, 3D machining, live tooling, automated loading, and precision inspection.

Metalcraft serves customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, agriculture, marine, heavy machinery, automation, and other industries requiring dependable precision machining.

Apply today

If you have strong Haas CNC lathe setup experience and can take a part from print through final inspection, apply today through hireCNC.