Job Description

CNC Lathe Operator / Setup

Position Overview

Take the lead on setting up, programming, and operating two to four axis CNC turning centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. This role is ideal for a machinist who takes pride in tight tolerances, quality craftsmanship, and keeping production running smoothly.

Salary: $23.00 to $29.00 per hour, based on experience, plus $1,500 sign on bonus
Location: Natrona Heights, Pa
Schedule: Overnight shift, 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 4 days a week

Client Overview

A precision machining company offering competitive wages, a strong benefits package, apprenticeship support, and multiple incentive programs for skilled operators.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on CNC lathes
• Calculate and set controls for speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut, or enter commands to edit computerized machine control media
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining, adjusting controls as needed
• Verify finished part dimensions using micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, bore gauges, and gauge blocks
• Deburr edges and holes, and protect parts from damage during and after machining
• Maintain equipment in good working order and organize tooling and fixtures using lean principles
• Collaborate with department leads, supervisors, and management to troubleshoot and report equipment issues promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required:

• Ability to program, set up, and operate CNC lathes using G-code or Quick Code
• Ability to determine when a measurement is out of spec, including use of a bore gauge
• Blueprint reading skills, including interpreting multiple view orientations
• Ability to identify company, drawing number, and revision level, and to interpret tolerances and tap drill charts
• Ability to identify proper materials, overall sizes, hole count, hole size/depth, and thread specifications
• Ability to set basic tool offsets, change cutter comp values, machine zeros, tram pins, and offset values
• Understanding of basic G codes
• Experience with Fanuc and Haas controllers

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Mastercam
• Multi-machine operating experience

Benefits

• $1,500 sign on bonus
• 401(k) plan ($0.50 match up to 6%)
• Shift differential and bonus program
• NTMA apprenticeship (paid reimbursement plan)
• Continuing education (paid reimbursement plan)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance (100% company paid premium)
• Short and long term disability (100% company paid premium)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and ETO
• $150 prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Safety incentive and health club membership reimbursement
• Multi-machine incentive