CNC Lathe Operator

Faxon Firearms

Fairfield (OH)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

A firearms manufacturing company in Fairfield, Ohio is seeking a CNC Lathe operator. This role involves operating CNC and manual machines, inspecting machined products, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 6 months of relevant experience. Ideal applicants should be mechanically inclined, have familiarity with micrometers and calipers, and be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR regulations. This position supports a full-time workload.

Qualifications

6 months experience in a similar position, interested in personal development in trade.
Familiarity using micrometers and calipers.
Willing to learn to operate applicable equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned machine shop operations.
Detect and report defective materials.
Maintain work area and equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Quality and detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Location: 4348 Le Saint Court, Fairfield Ohio 45014

Job type: Full time

General Description

The CNC Lathe operator is responsible for operating horizontal computer numerical control and/or manual machines to machine parts. The machine operator loads parts in the machine, cycles the machine, and detects malfunctions in machine operations, such as worn or damaged cutting tools. The position runs production lots, communicates with co‑workers regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment. This position covers all CNC Lathe operators at Faxon Firearms.

Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsibilities

Performs all assigned machine shop operations
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designee
Follows tag system, quality procedures and completes all relevant in‑process inspection forms
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
Performs inspection of machined products, and documents results
Completes and maintains paperwork for parts
Understand all blueprint/operation drawing features before cutting chips
Understands job quotas established in router or as instructed
Ensure all gages used are calibrated and in good working order
Use of overhead crane for loading and unloading parts into machine
Perform general maintenance on machine such as changing coolant, oils and other lubricants
Carry out all other duties as assigned

Minimum Educational Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Previous Experience

6 months experience in a similar position, interested in personal development in trade
Mechanical aptitude
Familiarity using micrometers and calipers
Ability to read and understand blueprints

Other Skills

Willing to learn to become proficient in operating applicable equipment; good attitude
Quality and detail oriented
G‑Code and M‑Code familiarity is a plus
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color

Physical Effort

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee will regularly lift weights above 50 pounds from the ground and potentially above the shoulders.

This position involves access to technical data and information governed by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be U.S. persons to be eligible for this role.

A U.S. Person Is Defined As a