CNC Lathe Operator: Precision, Prototyping & Improvement

Standard Locknut; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Locknut is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator in our Production department. This role involves setting up, programming, and operating CNC equipment to meet quality and productivity standards while delivering exceptional service.

You will read blueprints, program mills and lathes, edit CNC programs, and monitor processes. The position supports continuous improvement and requires commitment to safety and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficiency with decimals, fractions, geometry, and basic math.
• Experience using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong reading, writing, and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and auxiliary equipment to produce high-quality parts.
• Make minor edits to CNC programs to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Read blueprints and job instructions to meet specifications.
• Program mills and lathes with precise instructions, tool data, and offsets.
• Monitor processes to maintain specifications during drilling, grooving, turning, and other operations.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and adjust controls or reprogram as needed.
• Maintain and sharpen tools; replace worn components as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement and project work.
• Adhere to SOPs and safety procedures; keep area clean and organized.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Geometry & math

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Standard Locknut is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator in our Production department. This role involves setting up, programming, and operating CNC equipment to meet quality and productivity standards while delivering exceptional service.

You will read blueprints, program mills and lathes, edit CNC programs, and monitor processes. The position supports continuous improvement and requires commitment to safety and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.