CNC Lathe Machine Setup Operator

SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & matching option

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a CNC Lathe Machine Setup Operator to independently set up, operate, and optimize CNC turning centers with bar feeders.

You will prepare jobs from drawings, select tooling, and ensure consistent production of high-quality components in a climate-controlled facility. You will own machine performance, drive process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and perform in-process inspections while collaborating with programmers, supervisors, and fellow machinists to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum three years of CNC turning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts, dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience adjusting offsets, editing CNC data, and troubleshooting machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently sets up, operates, and optimizes CNC turning centers with bar feeders to manufacture SCHUNK's precision products.
• Take ownership of machine performance, pursue process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and perform in-process inspections.
• Collaborate with programmers, supervisors, and other machinists to maximize efficiency and minimize scrap.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Reading drawings

Offsets editing

Troubleshooting

Metrology basics

Safety compliance

Team communication

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Okuma CNC lathes

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Indicators

Job description

At SCHUNK, we drive innovation in automation, clamping technology, and precision engineering worldwide. We have a burning passion for everything that has anything to do with technology! We are fascinated by the way it will change the world of tomorrow. Based on this understanding, we are developing the solutions for today and tomorrow. SCHUNK products stand for quality. Our products are built on all of the expertise and experience we have amassed for generations. Our goal is to get a little bit better every single day as a team.

Primary Purpose

The CNC Lathe Machine Setup Operator independently sets up, operates, and optimizes CNC turning centers with bar feeders to manufacture SCHUNK's precision workholding and tooling products. Working in a modern, climate-controlled production environment, this role is responsible for preparing jobs from technical drawings and established programs, selecting tooling, setting machine parameters, and ensuring consistent production of high-quality components.

Success in this role requires strong machining knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. The CNC Lathe Machine Setup Operator takes ownership of machine performance, process improvements, troubleshooting, and in-process inspections while collaborating with programmers, supervisors, and fellow machinists to maximize efficiency and minimize scrap.

2nd shift - M-TH 2:45pm - 1:20am

Our Benefits:

• 401(k) & matching option
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of CNC turning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to independently set up and operate CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience adjusting offsets, editing CNC data, and troubleshooting machining processes.
• Proficiency using precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and indicators.
• Working knowledge of machining mathematics, geometry, feeds and speeds, and material characteristics.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification or Associate Degree in Machining Technology or a related field.
• Experience with Okuma CNC lathes and controls.
• Experience machining high-precision, thin-walled components.
• Experience with bar-fed production environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.