CNC Machinist: Precision Mill & Lathe Operator

Howmet Aerospace; Berea (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a CNC operator to interpret drawings and work orders, set machine controls, and verify parts with gauges. The role requires basic math, reading instructions, and attention to detail while complying with safety policies.

You may troubleshoot and optimize production programs, document changes, and perform deburrs and setups with flexibility for overtime in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ CNC mill/lathe operator experience preferred.
• Experience verifying dimensions with micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Flexible for overtime and varied duties.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets work instructions, prints, and job orders for specs and tooling.
• With assistance, troubleshoots and optimizes production programs.
• Calculates and sets machine controls to work orders; regulates cutting depth, speed, feed, coolant.
• Documents program changes to ensure repeatable setups.
• Observes operation and verifies conformance with gauges.
• Deburrs parts to meet blueprint specs.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.
• Sets up machines on a flexible basis for optimum output.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Reading instructions

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Reading safety manuals

Tools

Micrometer

Calipers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Depth gauges

Fixed gauges

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a CNC operator to interpret drawings and work orders, set machine controls, and verify parts with gauges. The role requires basic math, reading instructions, and attention to detail while complying with safety policies.

You may troubleshoot and optimize production programs, document changes, and perform deburrs and setups with flexibility for overtime in a manufacturing environment.