Precision Lathe Turning Specialist

• Army MOS: 91E – Allied Trades Specialist

Step into a shop where the parts you cut today help safeguard tomorrow. As a Precision Lathe Turning Specialist at The Entwistle Company, you’ll machine components that directly support U.S. and allied defense. Your craftsmanship and judgment will be felt far beyond the spindle—contributing to national and global security in a collaborative, innovative environment where talent is recognized and growth is encouraged.

You Arrive To a Clean, Well-organized Floor And Review Your Travelers. The Work Ranges From Castings And Forgings To Plates, Bars, And One-off Custom Parts. You Set Up Both Engine And Large Lathes, Plan Your Approach, And

• Turn, face, bore, and thread large components, holding tight dimensions and surface finishes.
• Program and edit operations on Mazatrol controls, fine-tuning for both efficiency and precision.
• Verify results with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators—adjusting offsets and tooling as needed.
• Collaborate with teammates to troubleshoot issues and keep production moving.

• Be the trusted maker of mission-critical defense components and systems across air, land, sea, and space—known for specialized capabilities, quality, and reliability.
• Design, manufacture, and build-to-print solutions that are innovative and cost-effective.
• Help our DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers—and the U.S. warfighter—achieve their missions.

Our values guide every decision:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment
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• 3–5 years of hands-on machining experience or equivalent technical training.
• 3–5 years setting up both CNC and manual lathes.
• Experience with Mazatrol programming preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong problem-solving instincts and a team-first mindset.

• Army MOS: 91E – Allied Trades Specialist
• Navy NEC: MM – Machinist’s Mate
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X1 – Aircraft Metals Technology
• Marine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal Worker
• Coast Guard Rating: MK – Machinery Technician

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair

• CNC Machine Installation
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

• CNC lathes (2–4 axis) including Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, and Hyundai–Wia

• 401(k) – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Reimbursements for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events

Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience.

If you’re driven by precision, energized by complex work, and motivated by purpose, we’d love to meet you.