What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operator position at SEEK Careers Staffing?
CNC Lathe Operator
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Lathe Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will set up and operate CNC lathe machines to machine blanks, forgings, castings, and bar stock according to precise technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for quality, a commitment to safety, and the ability to interpret blueprints effectively.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Efficiently operate CNC lathe machines to process blanks, forgings, castings, and bar stock.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and accurately interpret blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions to ensure precise production.
- Quality Inspection: Inspect first-run pieces and completed parts to verify strict conformance to specifications using standard measuring instruments.
- Tooling & Maintenance: Monitor tool wear, replace worn cutting tools as needed, and perform basic machine maintenance to ensure optimal runtime.
- Material Handling: Safely transport finished parts and materials to their designated staging or production areas.
- Compliance & Safety: Carry out all daily job tasks in strict accordance with company safety standards and ISO compliance requirements.
- Other Duties: Perform additional operational tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Key Skills
- Proven experience operating CNC lathe machines.
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and manufacturing job orders.
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) for quality inspection.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for routine machine troubleshooting and tool replacement.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and ISO-compliant work environment.
Please send your resume to milwnorth@seekcareers.com or apply online at www.seekcareers.com.
Keywords: (CNC, Machine operator, Lathe)
About SEEK Careers/Staffing
You are a person with unique skills, experience and education. When you want to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants have been Servicing Your Success®. You’ll find that the process is thorough and that your experience is personalized.
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