CNC Lathe Machinist

WorkWave Staff; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

WorkWave Staff is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist for their Corry, Pennsylvania manufacturing team. The successful candidate will operate, set up, and program CNC lathes to produce high-precision components according to strict quality standards.

Qualifications include a High School diploma/GED and at least 2 years of CNC Lathe machining experience. The position entails working in a fast-paced environment, operating advanced equipment, and ensuring quality production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC Lathe machining experience preferred.
• Ability to read measuring devices like micrometers and calipers.
• Experience with CMM's is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and program CNC lathes.
• Maintain tooling inventory at machine.
• Perform maintenance when directed by Supervisor.

Skills

CNC Lathe machining

Blueprint reading

Technical troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Material handling

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM's

Job description

Location: Corry, Pennsylvania, United States | Posted on 06/08/2026 | Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour | Shift: 2nd shift (3pm-12am) | Experience: 2+ years CNC Lathe machining preferred.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated CNC Lathe Machinist to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate, set up, and program CNC lathes to produce precision components that meet strict quality standards. Your expertise in machining, blueprint reading, and technical troubleshooting will be essential to ensuring efficient production processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced equipment and contribute to high-quality manufacturing projects in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Setup and run equipment as assigned.
• Maintain tooling inventory at machine.
• Machine parts to required tolerance on machine drawing.
• Perform quality assurance for all parts machined.
• Effectively remove burrs/sharp edges when needed.
• Assist with machine maintenance when directed by Supervisor.
• Assist in training of new operators as needed.
• Participate in ISO-9001 through continuous improvement training.
• Material handling as required when a move person is not available.
• Keep machine area clean and safe.
• Fill out inspection logs, travelers, and time slips.
• Participate in team updates.
• Upload and download from the machine control.
• Participate in business updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Marginal Functions

• Assist in training of new operators as needed.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and moving of material.

Education/Experience

High School diploma/GED; 2+ years CNC Lathe machining experience preferred. Ability to read micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices. Experience with CMM's is desirable. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and will occasionally be required to reach above shoulders and lift up to 40 pounds.