CNC Lathe Operator: Precision Machining & Changeovers

Milacron; Mount Orab (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator in Mount Orab, Ohio to join our manufacturing team. You will safely and accurately operate CNC lathe machinery, adjust controls, load programs, and ensure parts meet exact specifications.

This role requires reading instructions, performing tool changes, and maintaining quality through precise measurement and process control on a temperature-controlled shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical school preferred.
• Strong measuring and inspection skills.
• Ability to read instructions and follow procedures precisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust machine controls; make size adjustments and use measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Change and teach tools; replace drills/inserts and perform changeovers.
• Bore chuck jaws; load, edit, read, and understand programs.
• Maintain proper cycle times, feed rates, and spindle speeds.
• Inspect products for conformance and ensure highest quality output.
• Perform operator preventative maintenance; submit maintenance repair requests as needed.
• Track production quantities and time; report issues, malfunctions, or defects.
• Stop production if parts do not meet required specifications.
• Properly identify all product with work order number, inspection status, and operation status.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate machinery safely.
• Maintain physical presence as required, including weekends/holidays if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CNC Lathe operation

Measurement & precision

Tool changing

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Technical school degree

Tools

Micrometers

CNC programming (G-code)

Job description

Milacron is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator in Mount Orab, Ohio to join our manufacturing team. You will safely and accurately operate CNC lathe machinery, adjust controls, load programs, and ensure parts meet exact specifications.

This role requires reading instructions, performing tool changes, and maintaining quality through precise measurement and process control on a temperature-controlled shop floor.