CNC Lathe Operator - Second Shift

Faxon Firearms; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ohio is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator to manage and operate CNC and manual machines, ensuring part quality and safety. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and mechanical aptitude with at least six months of related experience. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean workspace, conducting product inspections, and following safety procedures. Applicants must be U.S. persons to be eligible for this role due to ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a similar position, interested in personal development in trade.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Willing to learn to become proficient in operating applicable equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates horizontal CNC and/manual machines to machine parts.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Performs inspection of machined products.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality and detail oriented

G Code and M Code familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Location

4348 Le Saint Court, Fairfield Ohio 45014

Job type

Full time

General Description

The CNC Lathe operator is responsible for operating horizontal computer numerical control and/or manual machines to machine parts. The machine operator loads parts in the machine, cycles machine, and detects malfunctions in machine operations, such as worn or damaged cutting tools. The position runs production lots, communicates with co‑workers regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment. This position covers all CNC Lathe operators at Faxon Firearms.

Reports to

Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned machine shop operations
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designee
• Follows tag system, quality procedures and completes all relevant in‑process inspection forms
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Performs inspection of machined products and documents results
• Completes and maintains paperwork for parts
• Understands all blueprint/operation drawing features before cutting chips
• Understands job quotas established in router or as instructed
• Ensures all gauges used are calibrated and in good working order
• Uses overhead crane for loading and unloading parts into machine
• Performs general maintenance on machine such as changing coolant, oils and other lubricants
• Carries out all other duties as assigned

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Previous Experience

• 6 months experience in a similar position, interested in personal development in trade
• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity using micrometers and calipers
• Ability to read and understand blueprints

Other Skills

• Willing to learn to become proficient in operating applicable equipment; good attitude
• Quality and detail oriented
• G Code and M Code familiarity is a plus
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color.

Physical Effort

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will regularly lift weights above 50 pounds from the ground and potentially above the shoulders.

This position involves access to technical data and information governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be U.S. persons to be eligible for this role.

A U.S. Person Is Defined As a

• U.S. citizen
• Lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or
• Individual granted asylum or refugee status under U.S. law.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements cannot be considered.