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

About the role

At a Glance Company: Laitram Machine Shop (Contract Position) Location: New Orleans, LA Job Type: Full-Time Contract Pay: $40-$45/hour Per Diem: $175/day Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday 4:30 PM - 5:00 AM Typical Work Week: 52-58 Hours 60-Hour Weeks Common Significant Overtime Available Immediate Openings - 4 to 6 CNC Lathe Machinists Needed hireCNC is recruiting 4-6 experienced CNC Lathe Machinists for an immediate contract opportunity with one of Louisiana's fastest-growing manufacturers. This is an excellent opportunity for setup machinists looking to maximize their earnings through competitive hourly pay, substantial overtime, and $175/day per diem. The primary need is for CNC Lathe Machinists, although experience with CNC mills is a plus. What You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Perform complete CNC machine setups Load tooling and workholding Set offsets and make program adjustments Edit feeds and speeds as required Run production while maintaining print tolerances Perform first-piece and in-process inspections Read blueprints and follow travelers Complete machine changeovers and teardown Troubleshoot machining issues Help train and mentor less experienced machinists Senior-level machinists may also assist with: CNC programming support CAM file review Process improvements Setup documentation Tooling optimization Technical leadership Equipment Primary hiring focus is on CNC Lathes featuring: Y-Axis Turning Centers Sub-Spindles Live Tooling Additional equipment includes: Mill-Turn Machines CNC Mills Lathe experience is strongly preferred. What We're Looking ForRequired 3+ years of CNC setup experience CNC Lathe experience strongly preferred Ability to perform complete machine setups Experience making offsets and basic program edits Blueprint reading skills GD&T knowledge G & M Code knowledge Strong inspection skills using micrometers, calipers, and gauges Ability to work significant overtime Preferred CAM software experience CNC programming experience Manual or automated CMM Multi-axis machining Mill experience Leadership experience Workholding development experience Why Contractors Like This Assignment $40-$45/hour $175/day Per Diem 52-58 hour work weeks Frequent 60-hour weeks Monday-Thursday schedule Immediate starts Modern CNC equipment Rapidly growing manufacturer Potential for long-term work Multiple openings available Schedule & CompensationPay $40-$45/hour Overtime available every week Typical work weeks range from 52-58 hours 60-hour weeks are common based on production needs Per Diem $175/day Schedule 1st Shift Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 4:30 PM - 5:00 AM Apply Today hireCNC is actively interviewing qualified CNC Lathe Machinists for immediate starts. 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.