CNC Lathe Operator

JobDiva, Inc.; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is assisting a client in Seymour, CT, seeking a machine operator for thermoforming tool design and manufacturing. You will ensure lathe machines operate safely and efficiently, fabricating parts exactly to blueprints and performing basic upkeep.

Responsibilities include setup, operation, quality checks with precision tools, routine maintenance, and strict safety adherence in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating lathes in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials, install cutting tools, and adjust fixtures.
• Start the machine, monitor the cutting process, and pause on errors.
• Measure finished parts with calipers and micrometers to blueprints.
• Clean work area, remove chips, and check coolant levels.
• Follow all safety rules and report broken parts.

Skills

Lathe operation

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Our client is a full service company specializing in thermoforming tool design & manufacturing of high-performance, dedicated mold and trim assemblies to exact customer specifications.The operator ensures that lathe machines run safely and efficiently to build exact pieces based on blueprints. This role requires checking measurements, changing worn tools, and doing basic machine upkeep.

• Machine Setup: Load raw materials, install cutting tools, and adjust chucks or fixtures.
• Operation: Start the machine, watch the cutting process, and pause the system if errors happen.
• Quality Check: Measure finished items with tools like calipers and micrometers to match blueprint rules.
• Maintenance: Clear metal chips, clean the work zone, and check coolant or oil levels.
• Safety: Follow factory rules, wear safety glasses, and report broken parts to supervisors.

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