CNC Lathe Operator Machinist

Wilcox Industries Corporation; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CNC Lathe Operator Machinist for their second shift. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to homeland defense while enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for operating CNC lathe machinery, ensuring the quality of parts produced, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and familiarity with engineering drawings and precision measuring tools. If you are ready to embrace a fresh challenge and grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision measuring tools like calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe machine and monitor for issues.
• Inspect parts for quality and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with team members to produce quality parts.

Skills

CNC Lathe Operation

Reading Engineering Drawings

Using Precision Measuring Instruments

Problem Identification and Resolution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

If you are ready to take on a fresh challenge, grow your career, and contribute to supporting homeland defense and armed services, Wilcox Industries is ready to help you achieve your goals. We are currently seeking a full-time CNC Lathe Operator Machinist for our second shift (Monday through Thursday from 4PM until 2AM). This position runs the CNC lathe Machine, monitors it for problems, and takes corrective action.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Carries out machine operations as instructed.
• Inspects parts being loaded and unloaded to meet visual and physical quality standards to avoid scrap.
• Works collaboratively with the Lathe Machinists, other machinists, and quality team members to produce quality parts within tolerance and avoid scrap and rework.
• Keeps shop and work area clean and tidy; wiping down machines and surface areas, keeping workstation and shared workspace clean and organized.
• Ensures compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other federal requirements.
• Identifies problems, provides possible solutions, seeks guidance, and participates in corrective actions.
• Follows process and/or participates in process improvement and process documentation updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Know how to read or learn to read and understand basic engineering drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gauges to check part tolerances according to drawings.
• Have required precision measuring tools (caliper, micrometer).
• Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to work in noisy environments. Prolonged periods of standing and bending required. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of the machine. Must wear eye and ear protection.

Compensation offered may vary depending upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities