CNC Lathe Operator: Precision Machining & Growth

FERPA Precision Machine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

FERPA Precision Machine, Inc. is hiring a CNC Lathe Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you will operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts in accordance with blueprints, work instructions, and quality requirements.

You will load materials and machine programs, monitor equipment, perform basic tooling adjustments, and verify finished parts using precision instruments. This position is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands-on work and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating CNC lathe machines in a production or manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Ability to read and understand simple blueprints.
• This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR for access to data controlled under ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes to produce parts per production schedules and work instructions.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust as needed.
• Load raw materials and unload finished parts.
• Read blueprints and job specifications to understand requirements.
• Load machine programs into CNC controls and verify tooling.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify finished parts meet specs.
• Perform basic in-process inspections and document production records.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Basic shop math

ITAR US Person compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

FERPA Precision Machine, Inc. is hiring a CNC Lathe Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you will operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts in accordance with blueprints, work instructions, and quality requirements.

You will load materials and machine programs, monitor equipment, perform basic tooling adjustments, and verify finished parts using precision instruments. This position is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands-on work and