CNC Operator - 3rd Shift: Optimize Production & Tooling

Martin Sprocket & Gear; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays paid

Career growth

Shift premium

Job summary

Martin Sprocket & Gear in Abilene, TX is seeking a CNC Operator to set up and run full production cycles on Okuma/Mazak/Mori lathe machines, performing turning, drilling, bar feeding, and live tooling.

This role emphasizes GD&T, blueprint interpretation, program troubleshooting, and empowering teams to maintain quality. The 3rd shift offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC lathes and reading blueprints.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to troubleshoot CNC programs and adjust tooling as needed.
• Maintain shift documentation and participate in daily maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe machines to perform turning, drilling, bar feeding, and live tooling.
• Optimize setup times and maximize machine utilization.
• Interpret blueprints and route instructions.
• Apply GD&T to manufactured parts and report nonconformances.
• Troubleshoot programs and adjust as needed.
• Follow in-process inspection protocols and document findings.
• Coordinate with supervisors and quality personnel to resolve issues.
• Maintain safety and wear PPE per policy.
• Record issues for shift handoff and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Measurement proficiency

Math skills

Documentation skills

Tooling knowledge

Machine experience

Communication

Physical stamina

Policy compliance

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Okuma lathe

Mazak lathe

Mori lathe

Job description

Martin Sprocket & Gear in Abilene, TX is seeking a CNC Operator to set up and run full production cycles on Okuma/Mazak/Mori lathe machines, performing turning, drilling, bar feeding, and live tooling.

This role emphasizes GD&T, blueprint interpretation, program troubleshooting, and empowering teams to maintain quality. The 3rd shift offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.