{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d0b616e8dc44a76a80fcbe21","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0b616e8dc44a76a80fcbe21","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0b616e8dc44a76a80fcbe21","title":"Lathe Operator (90723)","description":"Shift Information2nd Shift | Monday - Friday | 1:30PM - 10:00PMJOB SUMMARY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lathe Operator 2 is responsible for the operation of CNC lathes, including more advanced live-tooling machines such as Doosan and KIA models, in addition to standard Haas lathes. This position requires elevated skill in handling complex components, understanding multi-axis operations, and executing precision work per blueprint and customer specifications. Duties include loading/unloading materials, monitoring tool wear, performing in-process inspections, making minor tooling adjustments, and completing routine machine maintenance. The operator is also responsible for maintaining accurate production documentation, communicating potential quality or equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)2+ years of experience operating CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment (preferred)Prior experience running live-tooling or multi-axis lathes such as Doosan or KIA strongly preferredKNOWLEDGE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lathe Operation – Basic understanding of how CNC live-tooling or multi-axis lathes function, including loading, cycle start, and safe tool change practicesInspection Practices – Experienced using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and visual standards for in-process verificationTool Wear Recognition – Ability to identify signs of insert wear, chipped tools, or performance degradation affecting qualityRoutine Maintenance – Understanding of standard maintenance such as chip removal, cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshootingWork Order Interpretation – Ability to read job travelers, part numbers, and dimensional requirementsEnglish Language – Capability to read and understand verbal and written work instructions, safety signs, and inspection formsSKILLS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Safe and efficient operation of live-tooling or multi-axis CNC lathes in a production settingStrong attention to detail when performing measurements and inspectionsBasic problem-solving skills for identifying machining issues and initiating corrective actionAccurate and legible recordkeeping of production activity and inspection resultsMechanical aptitude for minor tooling adjustments or insert replacementsEffective communication with leads, programmers, and quality team to escalate concerns or share improvement ideasTime management and ability to stay on task with minimal supervisionWORK CONTEXT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Responsibility for OthersResponsible for maintaining a safe workspace and following procedures to avoid injury to self or othersNo direct supervisory responsibilitiesWork SettingShop floor machining environmentAssigned to Haas, Doosan, or KIA CNC lathes depending on shift needsRoutine exposure to cutting fluids, metal chips, and moderate noise levelsDaily interaction with set-up technicians and quality inspectorsJob HazardsPotential for contact with rotating machinery, sharp tooling, and hot chips if proper safety procedures are not followedRisk of repetitive motion fatigue, wrist strain, or lifting-related discomfort if ergonomic practices are neglectedExposure to cutting fluids and airborne particulates, mitigated through use of PPE and proper ventilationAll hazards are controlled through required training, machine guarding, PPE usage, and adherence to company safety protocolsBody PositioningApproximately 85% standing or walking, 15% liftingFrequent bending, reaching, and manual loading of bar stock or part blanksOccasional lifting of parts or raw material up to 50 lbs; team lift required for heavier itemsBasic Work AttireShop-appropriate work shirt and pantsSteel-toe shoes or bootsSafety glasses are always required in machining areasGloves, ear protection, and high-visibility gear as required by area policyPRIMARY JOB DUTIES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Operate both standard (Haas) and live-tooling (Doosan, KIA) CNC lathes in accordance with instructions provided by supervisors and production travelersLoad raw material or part blanks, verify correct tooling is installed, and initiate machining cyclesMonitor operation for tool wear or abnormal sounds and adjust offsets or change inserts as neededPerform in-process inspections with various inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges; document results clearlyReplace worn or damaged tooling components as instructed by the setup person or leadConduct routine machine maintenance including cleaning, chip removal, lubrication, and coolant checksMaintain accurate documentation of production counts and inspection resultsCommunicate with the lead and/or supervisory team if dimensional issues, machine errors, or safety concerns ariseSupport 5S and continuous improvement practices by keeping work area clean, organized, and audit-readyAssist other machinists, setup personnel, or secondary operations when requiredFollow all safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times in designate areasNOTE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" relationship.Employment Type: Full TimeYears Experience: 1 - 3 yearsSalary: $20 - $23 HourlyBonus/Commission: No","company":"Sr Machining","rawCompany":"sr machining","city":"Paramount","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-27T13:23:52.783Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4034.00","title":"Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"lathe-and-turning-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"333517","title":"Machine Tool Manufacturing","slug":"machine-tool-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lathe Operator (90723)","description":"Shift Information2nd Shift | Monday - Friday | 1:30PM - 10:00PMJOB SUMMARY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lathe Operator 2 is responsible for the operation of CNC lathes, including more advanced live-tooling machines such as Doosan and KIA models, in addition to standard Haas lathes. This position requires elevated skill in handling complex components, understanding multi-axis operations, and executing precision work per blueprint and customer specifications. Duties include loading/unloading materials, monitoring tool wear, performing in-process inspections, making minor tooling adjustments, and completing routine machine maintenance. The operator is also responsible for maintaining accurate production documentation, communicating potential quality or equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)2+ years of experience operating CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment (preferred)Prior experience running live-tooling or multi-axis lathes such as Doosan or KIA strongly preferredKNOWLEDGE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lathe Operation – Basic understanding of how CNC live-tooling or multi-axis lathes function, including loading, cycle start, and safe tool change practicesInspection Practices – Experienced using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and visual standards for in-process verificationTool Wear Recognition – Ability to identify signs of insert wear, chipped tools, or performance degradation affecting qualityRoutine Maintenance – Understanding of standard maintenance such as chip removal, cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshootingWork Order Interpretation – Ability to read job travelers, part numbers, and dimensional requirementsEnglish Language – Capability to read and understand verbal and written work instructions, safety signs, and inspection formsSKILLS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Safe and efficient operation of live-tooling or multi-axis CNC lathes in a production settingStrong attention to detail when performing measurements and inspectionsBasic problem-solving skills for identifying machining issues and initiating corrective actionAccurate and legible recordkeeping of production activity and inspection resultsMechanical aptitude for minor tooling adjustments or insert replacementsEffective communication with leads, programmers, and quality team to escalate concerns or share improvement ideasTime management and ability to stay on task with minimal supervisionWORK CONTEXT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Responsibility for OthersResponsible for maintaining a safe workspace and following procedures to avoid injury to self or othersNo direct supervisory responsibilitiesWork SettingShop floor machining environmentAssigned to Haas, Doosan, or KIA CNC lathes depending on shift needsRoutine exposure to cutting fluids, metal chips, and moderate noise levelsDaily interaction with set-up technicians and quality inspectorsJob HazardsPotential for contact with rotating machinery, sharp tooling, and hot chips if proper safety procedures are not followedRisk of repetitive motion fatigue, wrist strain, or lifting-related discomfort if ergonomic practices are neglectedExposure to cutting fluids and airborne particulates, mitigated through use of PPE and proper ventilationAll hazards are controlled through required training, machine guarding, PPE usage, and adherence to company safety protocolsBody PositioningApproximately 85% standing or walking, 15% liftingFrequent bending, reaching, and manual loading of bar stock or part blanksOccasional lifting of parts or raw material up to 50 lbs; team lift required for heavier itemsBasic Work AttireShop-appropriate work shirt and pantsSteel-toe shoes or bootsSafety glasses are always required in machining areasGloves, ear protection, and high-visibility gear as required by area policyPRIMARY JOB DUTIES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Operate both standard (Haas) and live-tooling (Doosan, KIA) CNC lathes in accordance with instructions provided by supervisors and production travelersLoad raw material or part blanks, verify correct tooling is installed, and initiate machining cyclesMonitor operation for tool wear or abnormal sounds and adjust offsets or change inserts as neededPerform in-process inspections with various inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges; document results clearlyReplace worn or damaged tooling components as instructed by the setup person or leadConduct routine machine maintenance including cleaning, chip removal, lubrication, and coolant checksMaintain accurate documentation of production counts and inspection resultsCommunicate with the lead and/or supervisory team if dimensional issues, machine errors, or safety concerns ariseSupport 5S and continuous improvement practices by keeping work area clean, organized, and audit-readyAssist other machinists, setup personnel, or secondary operations when requiredFollow all safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times in designate areasNOTE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. 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