CNC Lathe Operator - Weekly Pay & Benefits

Peoplemark; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit or Pay Card Options

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

Job summary

Peoplemark in Pelzer, SC is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator to prepare machinery, load materials, monitor cycles, and inspect parts to exact specs. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and routine maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will set up machines, read blueprints, and verify tolerances using precision tools, working a full-time 40-hour week with potential for growth in a shop setting.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with CNC machinery (mills, lathes, routers) and basic understanding of G-code/M-code programming.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and dexterity for operating machinery.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and stand for extended periods during an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Mount, install, align, and secure cutting tools, attachments, and fixtures using manual tools.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret blueprints, technical sketches, engineering drawings, understand part dimensions and tolerances.
• Quality Assurance: Measure and verify finished parts against specifications using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshooting & Edits: Recognize errors, listen for mechanical issues, and adjust machine offsets or settings.

Skills

CNC basics

G-code knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Peoplemark in Pelzer, SC is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator to prepare machinery, load materials, monitor cycles, and inspect parts to exact specs. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and routine maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will set up machines, read blueprints, and verify tolerances using precision tools, working a full-time 40-hour week with potential for growth in a shop setting.