CNC Lathe & Mill Training Specialist

AFL; Duncan (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Company match

Professional development and tuition

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

Life insurance

Job summary

AFL in Alabama is seeking a CNC Lathe & Mill Process Trainer to lead hands-on training for CNC lathes and mills, running assigned production work while developing operator capability.

The role trains new hires, refreshes certified operators, coaches other trainers, and documents progress against qualification criteria.

You will support Lean initiatives, 6S and standard work, promote safety, and ensure accurate training records for certification through AFL's Manufacturing Training program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years CNC machining experience.
• Minimum of three years of independent CNC setups.
• Proficiency operating both CNC lathes and CNC mills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, dimensional tolerances, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, shop math, machining fundamentals, tooling, workholding, and offset adjustment.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and other production inspection tools.
• Experience training, mentoring, coaching, or qualifying employees is preferred.
• Mazak lathe and mill experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting operator certification programs, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe and mill equipment and run assigned production work to maintain current process proficiency and support operational needs.
• Serve as the primary floor-based trainer for all employees assigned to CNC lathe and mill processes, including new hires, transfers, developing operators, and currently certified operators requiring refresh training.
• Conduct structured, hands-on instruction in machine operation, setup, changeovers, tooling, workholding, offset adjustments, material verification, blueprint interpretation, measurement techniques, first-piece verification, in-process inspection, and operator-level troubleshooting.
• Train to approved Manufacturing Work Instructions, standardized work, safety requirements, quality standards, and qualification criteria. Escalate gaps or conflicting practices to the Manufacturing Training Supervisor and Operations Shift Supervisor.
• Develop individual training plans and guide trainees through required demonstrations and qualification steps. Provide clear feedback, document progress, and identify barriers that may delay readiness.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC setups

Blueprints

GD&T

Measuring tools

Troubleshooting

Training (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Mazak lathe

Mazak mill

Job description

AFL in Alabama is seeking a CNC Lathe & Mill Process Trainer to lead hands-on training for CNC lathes and mills, running assigned production work while developing operator capability.

The role trains new hires, refreshes certified operators, coaches other trainers, and documents progress against qualification criteria.

You will support Lean initiatives, 6S and standard work, promote safety, and ensure accurate training records for certification through AFL's Manufacturing Training program.