CNC Lathe Machinist

Rust Belt Recruiting; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job description

CNC Lathe Machinist

Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday – Thursday, 3:30 PM – 1:30 AM (4 10-hour shifts)

Salary: $20.00+/hr depending on experience

CNC Lathe Machinist Role

Our client is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist to independently manage job setups, run high-precision parts, and perform quality inspections. This role exists to ensure accurate, high-tolerance manufacturing of custom-engineered components while maintaining efficient shop-floor operations during the 2nd shift.

CNC Lathe Machinist Responsibilities

• Perform complete setup and teardown of CNC lathe machines according to blueprint specifications and job orders
• Run production parts efficiently while maintaining consistent quality standards
• Perform thorough quality inspections on finished parts upon completion of production runs
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and specialized gauges to verify strict tolerances
• Achieve complete operational autonomy on assigned machines within a two-week onboarding period
• Execute minor offset adjustments and basic machine troubleshooting to maintain optimal workflow
• Maintain a safe and clean work area by adhering to shop floor safety guidelines and preventative maintenance routines

CNC Lathe Machinist Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the 2nd Shift Supervisor and has no direct reports.

About You

• Possess hands-on experience independently setting up and operating CNC lathes in a job shop or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate the ability to operate autonomously on machine setups and runs within two weeks
• Display proficiency with precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and plug/ring gauges
• Understand blueprint reading, GD&T symbols, and dimensional tolerance specifications
• Maintain strong attention to detail with a commitment to part accuracy and zero-defect quality standards
• Exhibit reliability and self-motivation to work effectively during 2nd shift hours with minimal supervision
• Meet physical shop floor demands including standing for extended periods and lifting component parts

Next Steps

• If an autonomous, detail-oriented, and reliable machinist describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Location

• On-site in the Mentor, OH area

Working Conditions

• Clean, safe, and collaborative precision machining environment

Physical Demands

• Requires standing for extended periods and lifting component parts on an active shop floor

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status