CNC Operator - 2nd Shift (Evenings) with Growth Path

Rochester Precision Optics; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, HSA & life

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Job summary

Rochester Precision Optics in New York is seeking a CNC Operator to run mills and lathes, loading materials and monitoring quality. You will begin with 4–6 weeks of training on 1st Shift before moving to 2nd Shift, with a 5% shift differential.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to process are essential in a low-mix, high-volume environment. Responsibilities include in-process inspection, documentation, and coordination with supervision to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and understand part dimensions and tolerances.
• Familiarity with standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Basic understanding of machining concepts, including feeds, speeds, and tool wear.
• Ability to follow established work instructions and perform tasks consistently in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes using existing programs, setups, and work instructions.
• Load and unload raw materials, fixtures, and finished parts to support continuous production.
• Monitor machine operation and part quality during production runs, identifying issues such as tool wear, dimensional variation, or machine abnormalities.
• Make basic adjustments such as tool offsets or feed/speed changes when trained and authorized.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other standard measuring tools to verify conformance to specifications.
• Accurately complete production and inspection documentation in accordance with internal procedures
• Communicate quality or equipment issues to supervision or technical leads for resolution
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and perform routine operator-level maintenance tasks.
• Be available for occasional overtime to support production needs.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Tool wear understanding

Machining concepts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Rochester Precision Optics in New York is seeking a CNC Operator to run mills and lathes, loading materials and monitoring quality. You will begin with 4–6 weeks of training on 1st Shift before moving to 2nd Shift, with a 5% shift differential.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to process are essential in a low-mix, high-volume environment. Responsibilities include in-process inspection, documentation, and coordination with supervision to resolve quality issues.