CNC Lathe Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Faxon Firearms, LLC; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Faxon Firearms is currently seeking a CNC Lathe operator to join their manufacturing team in Fairfield, Ohio. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating CNC machines, maintaining quality control, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of their workspace. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and offers opportunities for personal development and skill advancement in the trades. Join a leading manufacturer known for its commitment to craftsmanship and quality in the firearms industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar position.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Good attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC and manual machines to machine parts.
• Performs inspection of machined products and documents results.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality and detail oriented

Willing to learn

G Code and M Code familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Location: 4348 Le Saint Court, Fairfield Ohio 45014

Job type: Full time

About Us:

Founded in 2012 Faxon Firearms is a leading manufacturer of high-performance firearms and components, known for quality, innovation and service. We are passionate about craftsmanship and continuously improving our products to meet the needs of both professional shooters and enthusiasts. Our company values collaboration, growth, and excellence, offering a dynamic environment for employees to thrive. Join us in shaping the future of the firearms industry!

General Description:

The CNC Lathe operator is responsible for operating horizontal computer numerical control and/or manual machines to machine parts. The machine operator loads parts in the machine, cycle's machine, and detects malfunctions in machine operations, such as worn or damaged cutting tools. The position runs production lots, communicates with co-workers regarding productions runs, and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment. This position covers all CNC Lathe operators at Faxon Firearms.

Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Performs all assigned machine shop operations
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designee
• Follows tag system, quality procedures and completes all relevant in-process inspection forms
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed
• Safety procedures
• Performs inspection of machined products, and documents results
• Completes and maintains paperwork for parts
• Understand all blueprint/operation drawing features before cutting chips
• Understands job quotas established in router or as instructed
• Ensure all gages used are calibrated and in good working order
• Use of overhead crane for loading and unloading parts into machine
• Perform general maintenance on machine such as changing coolant, oils and other lubricants
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Previous Experience:

• 6 months experience in a similar position, interested in personal development in trade
• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity using micrometers and calipers
• Ability to read and understand blueprints

Other Skills:

• Willing to learn to become proficient in operating applicable equipment Good attitude
• Quality and detail oriented
• G Code and M Code familiarity is a plus
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color.

Physical Effort:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee will regularly lift weights above 50 pounds from the ground and potentially above the shoulders.