CNC Lathe / Mill Operator (Advanced) – Grow Into Setup & Programming

All-Tech Manufacturing LTD; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Advancement into setup & programming

Modern equipment

Job summary

All-Tech Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator (Advanced) in Akron, OH for a full-time role that starts with running parts on CNC lathes and mills and progresses toward setup and programming on high-end equipment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of CNC machine shop experience, can read blueprints, and are comfortable making offsets and basic machine adjustments. Day shift; overtime opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of CNC machine shop experience.
• Experience operating CNC lathes or mills.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances.
• Comfortable making offsets and basic machine adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes (primary focus) and mills in a production environment.
• Load parts, monitor cycles, and maintain part quality.
• Make offset adjustments and basic edits at the machine.
• Read and interpret blueprints and tolerances.
• Perform in-process inspection using standard gauges.
• Assist with setups and tooling selection.
• Learn setup and programming from experienced machinists.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Offset adjustments

Machine setup

Programming interest

Tools

Fanuc controls

Doosan machines

CNC lathe

Job description

Job Title: CNC Lathe Operator (Advanced) – Grow Into Setup & Programming
Company: All-Tech Manufacturing
Location: Akron, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20 – $30 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift (Monday–Friday)
Overtime: Available as needed
Experience Level: Intermediate (2–5+ years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Overview

We’re hiring a strong CNC operator who wants to take the next step.

This role is ideal for someone with real machine shop experience who is ready to move beyond basic operation and grow into setup and programming.

You’ll start by running parts on CNC lathes and mills, while learning how to take jobs from print to completion on high-end equipment, including DMG Mori NLX turning centers.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

• Operate CNC lathes (primary focus) and mills in a production environment
• Load parts, monitor cycles, and maintain part quality
• Make offset adjustments and basic edits at the machine
• Read and interpret blueprints and tolerances
• Perform in-process inspection using standard gauges
• Assist with setups and tooling selection
• Learn setup and programming from experienced machinists

Machines, Controls & Equipment

CNC Lathes (Primary):

• DMG Mori NLX 2500/700 (newer models)
• Mori Seiki NL2500/700
• Doosan Puma 200
• Doosan Lynx Series
• Doosan Puma GT2100 (bar-fed)
• Daewoo Puma Series
• Hitachi Seiki HT20

CNC Mills:

• Doosan DNM 4500
• Doosan DNM 400
• Hyundai KF5600

Controls:

• Fanuc
• DMG Mori Celos

Inspection Tools:

• Calipers, micrometers, gauges, and standard inspection equipment

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Alloy steel
• Production metals across multiple industries

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 2–5+ years of CNC machine shop experience
• Experience operating CNC lathes or mills
• Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances
• Comfortable making offsets and basic machine adjustments

Preferred:

• Exposure to setup work
• Interest in learning programming and process ownership
• Experience with Fanuc or similar controls

Why This Role is Different

This is not a button-pushing position.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow into:

• Full setup responsibility
• Program editing and development
• Running parts from print to completion

We invest in operators who want to become machinists.

Why Machinists Like Working Here

• Strong lathe-focused shop with modern equipment
• Newer machines alongside proven platforms
• Hands-on work with real responsibility
• Opportunity for advancement into setup and programming
• Stable workload across multiple industries
• Overtime opportunities available