CNC Lathe Specialist | Precision Turning & Setup

KIM PRECISION INDUSTRIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KIM PRECISION INDUSTRIES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced CNC lathe technician to set up machines, install tooling, and establish zero and reference points for turning operations. The role requires hands-on experience and meticulous attention to tooling setup.

You will read blueprints, run production cycles, perform basic program or offset adjustments, and conduct quality checks with calipers and micrometers while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and adhering to standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set-Up: Prepare and set up CNC lathe machines, install chucks, tool blocks, and tooling, and establish zero and reference points.
• Operation: Load raw materials, run test pieces, and manage full production cycles for turning, boring, facing, and threading operations.
• Programming & Adjustments: Read blueprints, interpret mechanical drawings, and adjust programs or tool offsets to maintain tolerances.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished workpieces using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Maintenance & Safety: Perform daily maintenance, keep the work area clean, and follow safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Safety awareness

Education

Vocational certification or equivalent mechanical background

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Job description

KIM PRECISION INDUSTRIES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced CNC lathe technician to set up machines, install tooling, and establish zero and reference points for turning operations. The role requires hands-on experience and meticulous attention to tooling setup.

You will read blueprints, run production cycles, perform basic program or offset adjustments, and conduct quality checks with calipers and micrometers while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and adhering to standards.