CNC Operator- 2nd Shift

TouchPoint Inc.; Village of Honeoye Falls (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holidays & floating holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision & HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southco is seeking an experienced CNC Operator to run Citizen Swiss CNC lathes and manufacture precision components. The ideal candidate will interpret blueprints, GD&T, and specifications, verify programs, and maintain tight quality standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to optimize processes, reduce cycle times, and ensure safe operations. Southco offers competitive pay, strong benefits, PTO, holidays, and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Interpret engineering blueprints and specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Perform test runs to ensure CNC programs are accurate and meet quality standards.
• Optimize machining processes to improve quality, reduce cycle times, cut tooling costs, and simplify set-ups.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from specifications and adjust as needed.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar business software.

Responsibilities

• Run daily production, weight count parts, PM CNC equipment, keep a neat and organized work area.
• Inspect finished products to validate conformance to quality.
• Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and optimize manufacturing processes.

Skills

CNC Swiss lathe

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T understanding

SAP familiarity

Team collaboration

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Citizen Swiss CNC lathe

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CNC Operator to join our team. The right candidate will be responsible for operating Citizen Swiss CNC lathes to manufacture precision components. This individual will have strong technical knowledge of CNC lathes, the fundamentals of machining, familiarity with metal cutting tools, and the ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.

Compensation: $20-$27

What you will be doing

• Interpret engineering blueprints and specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Perform test runs to ensure that CNC programs are accurate and meet quality standards.
• Optimize machining processes to improve quality, reduce cycle times, cut tooling costs, and simplify set‑ups.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from specifications and adjust as needed.
• Inspect finished products to validate conformance to quality.
• Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Run daily production, weight count parts, PM CNC equipment, keep a neat and organized work area..

About you

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a CNC Swiss lathe Operator
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling selection, and cutting parameters.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical specifications, quality control documents, and GD&T.
• Minimum of two years CNC Lathe operation experience—preferably with Citizen brand lathes.
• Able to lift 40 lbs./18 kgs.
• Safety and Quality conscious.
• Problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar business software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work together as a team member.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and priorities

How will we reward you

• Competitive base pay
• Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life
• Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:

• Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
• Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.