CNC Lathe Machinist

Coastal Elite Pro; Delafield (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set up, adjust and operate CNC lathes and machining centers to manufacture precision components within close tolerances.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and process sheets, verifying parts with precision measuring instruments, and training operators on machining and inspection practices to maintain quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on troubleshooting skills and a strong commitment to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency operating CNC lathes and machining centers.
• Strong blueprint and process-sheet interpretation skills.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and verify quality.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and correcting machining/program issues.
• Comfort using precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of tooling/fixture fundamentals and willingness to train others.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and process sheets to plan machining operations.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment to produce parts to specification.
• Inspect finished work using precision measurement instruments.
• Identify and correct machine and program deviations to maintain accuracy.
• Assist with tooling and fixture setup and optimization.
• Support operator training on proper machining and inspection practices.

Skills

CNC lathes

Machining centers

Blueprint interpretation

Tight tolerances

Machining inspection

Precision measuring instruments

Tooling / fixture fundamentals

Job description

Job Summary

Set up, adjust, and operate CNC lathes and machining centers to manufacture precision components within close tolerances.

Job Summary

Set up, adjust, and operate CNC lathes and machining centers to manufacture precision components within close tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and process sheets to plan machining operations.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment to produce parts to specification.
• Inspect finished work using precision measurement instruments.
• Identify and correct machine and program deviations to maintain accuracy.
• Assist with tooling and fixture setup and optimization.
• Support operator training on proper machining and inspection practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency operating CNC lathes and machining centers.
• Strong blueprint and process-sheet interpretation skills.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and verify quality.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and correcting machining/program issues.
• Comfort using precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of tooling/fixture fundamentals and willingness to train others.