Precision CNC Lathe Operator-Programmer

A day in the lifeYou arrive to a high-mix, high-volume cell and map out the day’s parts so changeovers flow. With 5+ setups expected, you group jobs to minimize downtime, then pull programs from the server and load them to the CNC control over the network. You stage tools, fixtures, and attachments, align everything with precision instruments, and bring the first part to life.The first-piece inspection is yours: using visual checks and handheld gauges—vernier calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators—you verify dimensions and make any offsets needed. Throughout the run, you monitor lubrication and cooling, stop the machine to remove completed parts, and execute planned tooling and placement changes per the machining sequence. You review prints and program specs to confirm operations, sequencing, and finished dimensions, and you collaborate directly with your Supervisor plus Application Engineering and Programming to improve process flow. Other duties are handled as assigned.What you’ll doOperate CNC lathes in a high-volume, high-mix environment with 5+ changeovers per shiftPlan and group jobs to reduce setup time and maximize throughputPerform efficient machine setups: mount, align, and secure tools, fixtures, and workpiecesLoad CNC programs from servers via network linksRun first-article checks with calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators; adjust as neededMonitor coolant and lubrication; stop equipment to swap tools, adjust setups, and remove finished parts per sequenceInterpret blueprints and program specifications to set operations, sequencing, and dimensionsPartner with Supervisor, Application Engineering, and Programming to drive improvementsCarry out additional tasks as assignedWhat you’ll needSome CNC programming experienceSolid basic math: add, subtract, multiply, divideAbility to read and understand instructions; clear, simple verbal communicationStrength to lift, push, pull, and position components up to 50 lbsStamina to stand for an entire 8–10 hour shiftTeam mindset and dependable work habitsBackground and knowledgeAt least 3 years in a machine shop; or 1 year with a vocational school backgroundFamiliarity with basic machining practices and materials is a plus, as is general mechanical aptitude