This position requires ITAR compliance and may involve access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Sponsorship is not available now nor in the future.
Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.
Independently operate one or more CNC turning centers (lathes).
Perform routine machine setups, including loading programs, changing tooling, setting tool offsets, and verifying first-piece inspections.
Load raw material into chucks, collets, or bar feeders.
Monitor cutting conditions and make approved wear offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
Inspect turned parts using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, depth gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.
Identify and replace worn inserts and cutting tools as needed.
Troubleshoot routine machining issues such as chatter, tool wear, dimensional variation, and surface finish concerns.
Perform in-process quality inspections and complete required production documentation.
Maintain coolant levels, chip removal, and general machine cleanliness.
Follow all safety and quality requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or GED required.
2–5 years of experience operating CNC turning centers (lathes).
Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Mazak, Doosan, or similar CNC lathe controls.
Experience with bar feeders, hydraulic chucks, collets, and live tooling preferred.
Strong understanding of turning operations including OD, ID, facing, grooving, threading, boring, drilling, and cutoff operations.
Ability to change tooling and adjust offsets independently.
Ability to read blueprints and understand machining tolerances and GD&T.
Experience with multi-axis turning centers.
Experience with live-tool lathes.
Experience with sub-spindle machines.
Experience with Swiss-style turning centers (if applicable).
Familiarity with tool life management and insert optimization.
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a 10-hour shift.
Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, and grasp.
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