CNC Lathe Operator - Second Shift

Faxon Firearms, LLC; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A firearms manufacturing company in Ohio seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Operator to manage machine operations, maintain equipment, and ensure production quality. Candidates should have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and experience with precision measuring tools. Compliance with ITAR regulations is required. This full-time position emphasizes safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a similar position, interested in personal development in trade.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Good attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operates horizontal CNC and manual machines to machine parts.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Completes all relevant in-process inspection forms.
• Performs general maintenance on machine.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality and detail oriented

Familiarity using micrometers and calipers

G Code and M Code familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 the 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
• Understand all blueprint/operation drawing features before cutting chips
• Understands job quotas established in router or as instructed
• Ensure all gages used are calibrated and in good working order
• Use of overhead crane for loading and unloading parts into machine
• Perform general maintenance on machine such as changing coolant, oils and other lubricants
• Carry 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.

U.S. Person Definition

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

Applicants who do not meet these requirements cannot be considered.