CNC Lathe Operator — Flexible Schedule & Growth (Tucson)

Alicat Scientific, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alicat Scientific, Inc. is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator to set up, operate, and monitor CNC lathes for precision parts in our on-site Tucson machine shop. You will load materials, tool the machine, run production cycles, and inspect finished parts using calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities include performing tool offsets, maintaining equipment, and ensuring blueprints are followed. A high school diploma or GED with CNC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; technical training or apprenticeship is preferred.
• Experience: Ideally 1–3+ years of experience in manufacturing, specifically with CNC turning equipment.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD designs. Basic understanding of G-code/M-code and tool offsets.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficiency in basic math.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Safely operate CNC lathes to perform turning, boring, threading, and facing tasks.
• Setup: Load programs, set tools, perform tool touch-offs, and adjust jaws or collets.
• Quality Inspection: Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify tolerances.
• Adjustments: Monitor output and adjust offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Maintenance & Cleanliness: Daily lubrication, coolant checks, keep area clean.
• Safety Adherence: Wear PPE and follow safety protocols.

Skills

High attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

G-code / M-code

Job description

Alicat Scientific, Inc. is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator to set up, operate, and monitor CNC lathes for precision parts in our on-site Tucson machine shop. You will load materials, tool the machine, run production cycles, and inspect finished parts using calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities include performing tool offsets, maintaining equipment, and ensuring blueprints are followed. A high school diploma or GED with CNC experience is preferred.