Large Lathe Machinist (Night Shift)

Role Overview

Mitsubishi Power is seeking a skilled Machinist to join our Savannah, GA facility on second shift. In this role, the Machinist will independently interpret blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and other technical data to determine tooling needs, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences. While the regular schedule is second shift, new hires will complete 3–6 months of training on first shift to ensure a strong foundation for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
• Independently set up and operate large CNC Lathe’s (110-220 ton)
• Machine large gas turbine components to tight dimensional and geometric tolerances
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T
• Select tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies appropriate for large forgings and castings
• Optimize cutting parameters to improve quality, cycle time, and tool life
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues with minimal supervision
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to support first-time-right builds
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of CNC machining experience in heavy industrial manufacturing
• Strong experience operating large lathe’s
• Proven ability to machine large, tight-tolerance components
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Experience with alloy steels, carbon steels, stainless steels, and large forgings
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Willingness to work night shift after initial training period

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Committed to quality products and services
• Great working environment and culture
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events

About the Role

The Machinist will independently interpret blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and other technical data to determine tooling needs, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences. They will machine large gas turbine components to tight dimensional and geometric tolerances, select tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies appropriate for large forgings and castings, optimize cutting parameters to improve quality, cycle time, and tool life, perform in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools, troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues with minimal supervision, and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to support first-time-right builds. They must maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of CNC machining experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, strong experience operating large lathe’s, proven ability to machine large, tight-tolerance components, advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills, experience with alloy steels, carbon steels, stainless steels, and large forgings, strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently, and a willingness to work night shift after initial training period.

Skills

The Machinist should be proficient in interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T, selecting tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies appropriate for large forgings and castings, optimizing cutting parameters to improve quality, cycle time, and tool life, performing in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools, troubleshooting machining, tooling, and process issues with minimal supervision, and maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching), excellent development programs and advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, committed to quality products and services, great working environment and culture, employee appreciation programs and events.