CNC Mill/Lathe Setup Machinist (Mazak / Okuma)

About the role

At a glance Company: Vegas Fastener Manufacturing / Power Gen Components Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Pay: Starting at $18.00/hr • Based on Experience Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person Openings: 2 Day Shift • 2 Night Shift Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts • Monday-Thursday Experience: 1+ Year of CNC Machining Experience Machines: CNC Lathes • CNC Mills Controls: Mazak • Okuma CAM Software: Mastercam Experience Is a Plus Materials: Inconel 718 • Hardened 422 Stainless Steel • Specialty Alloys Why join Vegas Fastener Manufacturing? Vegas Fastener Manufacturing produces specialty fasteners and precision-machined components for demanding applications where material performance, dimensional accuracy and consistent quality matter. This is a hands-on CNC setup and machining position for someone who can prepare CNC mills and lathes for production, prove out the first part, monitor the machining process and make the adjustments needed to maintain specifications. You'll work from engineering drawings and established processes while taking ownership of tooling, offsets, inspections and troubleshooting. Experience machining challenging materials such as Inconel 718 and hardened 422 stainless steel is especially valuable. Both day and night positions are available. The Monday-through-Thursday schedule provides consistent hours, three-day weekends and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. ️ What you'll be doing Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills Review work orders, engineering drawings, specifications and machining requirements Interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Install and adjust tooling, fixtures, collets, bushings, stops and workholding Set tool registers, offsets and compensation Indicate vises and set up three- and four-jaw chucks Calculate machining requirements using basic math, geometry and trigonometry Load stock and prepare machines for production Verify setups by inspecting first-run parts and sample workpieces Perform turning, facing, drilling, grooving and other machining operations Inspect parts throughout production to maintain dimensional requirements Identify malfunctions and troubleshoot machining processes Adjust offsets and replace worn or damaged tooling Complete production, inspection and quality documentation Perform routine preventive maintenance Communicate job status, irregularities and production needs between shifts Follow established quality and safety procedures ️ Machines, controls & capabilities Machines: CNC Lathes • CNC Mills Controls: Mazak • Okuma Workholding: Three-Jaw Chucks • Four-Jaw Chucks • Collets • Vises • Fixtures Machining: Turning • Facing • Drilling • Grooving • Milling Inspection: Micrometers • Calipers • Gauges • Inspection Fixtures Software: Mastercam Experience Is a Plus Materials you may work with Vegas Fastener manufactures components from difficult high-temperature, corrosion-resistant and specialty materials used in demanding applications. Relevant experience may include: Inconel 718 Hardened 422 stainless steel High-temperature alloys Corrosion-resistant materials Additional specialty metals based on customer requirements Experience with these materials is preferred but not required. Shop highlights Four-day workweek Monday-through-Thursday schedule Three-day weekends Day and night shifts available Hands-on CNC mill and lathe setups Mazak and Okuma controls Challenging materials and precision components Specialty fastener manufacturing Opportunities to develop setup and troubleshooting skills Established Las Vegas manufacturing operation What we're looking for Required: 1+ year of CNC machining experience Experience setting up and operating CNC equipment Ability to read engineering drawings and machining specifications Understanding of GD&T Experience setting tooling, work offsets and compensation Ability to use micrometers, calipers, gauges and other inspection equipment Working knowledge of tooling, workholding and machining processes Ability to troubleshoot basic machining and quality issues Basic math, geometry and trigonometry skills Strong attention to detail and sound judgment Ability to document production and quality results Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand for extended periods Preferred: Mazak or Okuma experience Experience with both CNC lathes and CNC mills Experience machining Inconel 718 Experience machining hardened 422 stainless steel Mastercam knowledge Experience with three- and four-jaw chuck setups Background producing fasteners or other close-tolerance components Why you'll like working here This position offers more responsibility than a basic machine-operator role. You'll perform setups, establish tooling and offsets, verify first pieces, inspect your work and troubleshoot problems throughout production. The variety of CNC mill and lathe work provides opportunities to strengthen your machining skills while gaining experience with specialty materials and components manufactured for critical applications. Pay, benefits & schedule Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour, based on experience Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid holidays AD&D insurance Hospital indemnity coverage Additional voluntary benefit options Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts Monday-Thursday Day and night shifts available Two openings on each shift Weekends off About Vegas Fastener Manufacturing Vegas Fastener Manufacturing produces forged and precision-machined specialty fasteners for applications where standard components may not meet the required performance specifications. The company serves aerospace, defense and naval, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing and other demanding industries. Its capabilities include manufacturing specialty components from high-temperature and corrosion-resistant materials engineered for challenging operating environments. As part of the combined Power Gen Components and Vegas Fastener Manufacturing organization, the company brings together specialty fastener expertise, CNC machining capabilities and experience supporting customers with stringent quality requirements. Apply today If you have hands-on CNC setup and machining experience and want to work with Mazak and Okuma equipment on precision components, apply today through hireCNC. Equal Opportunity Employer: Vegas Fastener Manufacturing/Power Gen Components considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. EOE/M/F/V/D.