CNC Lathe Programmer — Precision Turning Specialist

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Collinsville (IL); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RIM Recruitment Professionals in Collinsville, IL seeks a CNC Operator / Lathe Operator to program, set up, and optimize CNC lathes for precision components. You will translate blueprints into efficient machining strategies, aiming for tight tolerances and on-time delivery.

Join a stable shop environment with modern equipment and CAM tools. You will work with engineering and production teams to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and maintain high quality across turning operations.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal training in machining/CNC technology is preferred.
• Certification in CNC programming or machining from a recognised institution is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Program CNC lathes using CAM software to produce complex turned components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set up CNC lathe machines, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program loading, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings, applying GD&T requirements to plan machining operations and verify part conformance.
• Select, configure, and optimise cutting tools and inserts for various materials to achieve desired surface finish, accuracy, and tool life.
• Monitor machining operations, adjust feeds, speeds, and tool paths, and refine programs to improve cycle times and part quality.
• Perform precision measurement and inspection of parts using metrology tools, documenting results and correcting deviations as needed.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machining issues such as chatter, dimensional variation, surface defects, and tooling failures, implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support new product introductions, process improvements, and continuous optimisation of turning operations.

Conocimientos

CNC lathe programming

CNC turning

GD&T reading

precision measurement

CAM programming

root cause analysis

lean manufacturing

multi-axis turning

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal training in machining/CNC technology

CNC certification (advantage)

GD&T/blueprint reading coursework

Herramientas

Mastercam

GibbsCAM

Fusion 360

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Okuma controls

Descripción del empleo

RIM Recruitment Professionals in Collinsville, IL seeks a CNC Operator / Lathe Operator to program, set up, and optimize CNC lathes for precision components. You will translate blueprints into efficient machining strategies, aiming for tight tolerances and on-time delivery.

Join a stable shop environment with modern equipment and CAM tools. You will work with engineering and production teams to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and maintain high quality across turning operations.