CNC Operator - Overnight Shift with Training & Growth

Tait Group; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

HSA

Wellness stipends

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a skilled CNC Operator in the United States to join the machine shop team in Lititz. This role focuses on milling parts using CNC equipment, with limited supervision and opportunities to mentor junior machinists.

You will read blueprints, set up tools, program CAM software, and verify part quality. The position requires flexibility for overtime and various shifts during onboarding and training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or trade school graduate.
• 3–5 years of progressive milling experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to read G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Experience using CAM software is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Flexibility with work schedule including some OT.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and job kits, with some assistance.
• Identify, locate, and build all required tooling for production.
• Program various CNC milling machines utilizing CAM software, with limited support.
• Send CNC code/program to self and others.
• Set up majority of products on a variety of milling machine tools within the department.
• Evaluate the quality of materials, parts, and equipment before the manufacturing process is started.
• Operate a variety of milling machine tools within department, as assigned.
• Determine changes needed in programs as required during prove-out phase.
• Edit existing programs independently, with limited support by others.
• Load and unload milling machine tools once setup have been proven out.
• Operate multiple machine tools when and where applicable.
• Create and edit CNC offsets for both fixtures and tooling.
• Perform multi-fixturing, with limited support.
• Perform tool offsets.
• Perform post processing work during CNC cycle time.
• Optimize work/process to meet/beat projection goals.
• Utilize ERP for tracking purposes.
• Conduct quality check at assignment completion.
• Delivered finished parts to designated areas.
• Monitor tools for breakage and tool wear symptoms.
• Perform advanced tool maintenance.
• Assist with training/coaching of level I machinists, as well as interns.
• Take ownership for decisions, actions, performance, and behavior.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.

Skills

G-code reading

Blueprint interpretation

CNC milling

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CAM software

AutoCAD

Job description

TAIT is seeking a skilled CNC Operator in the United States to join the machine shop team in Lititz. This role focuses on milling parts using CNC equipment, with limited supervision and opportunities to mentor junior machinists.

You will read blueprints, set up tools, program CAM software, and verify part quality. The position requires flexibility for overtime and various shifts during onboarding and training.