Aerospace CNC Lathe Operator - Precision & 2nd Shift

ETS Staffing; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Earned wages on-demand

Job summary

ETS Staffing is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator to join a precision aerospace manufacturing team. Training on 1st shift with transition to 2nd shift, in-person, full-time. You will set up and run CNC lathes, read complex drawings, and perform first-article inspections to ensure tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of CNC lathe experience, GD&T proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail. Benefits include health insurance and weekly pay with on-demand wages option.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed; technical training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T.
• Experience operating CNC lathes in precision manufacturing.
• Experience working with tight tolerances (.0005 in.) or better.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to manufacture aerospace parts per drawings.
• Load programs, verify offsets, tooling and machine parameters.
• Perform first-article inspections and in-process checks with precision tools.
• Monitor operation and adjust to maintain dimensional accuracy and finish.
• Identify/tooling issues, alarms, and part discrepancies.
• Maintain tight tolerances and comply with AS9100 or equivalent quality standards.
• Complete job travelers, inspection records, and production documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean 5S work area.
• Communicate production status with supervisors and teams; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC lathe

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Quality control

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC controls software

Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

ETS Staffing is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator to join a precision aerospace manufacturing team. Training on 1st shift with transition to 2nd shift, in-person, full-time. You will set up and run CNC lathes, read complex drawings, and perform first-article inspections to ensure tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of CNC lathe experience, GD&T proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail. Benefits include health insurance and weekly pay with on-demand wages option.