Entry-Level CNC Lathe Operator - Growth & Teamwork

Process Technology; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement participation

Paid time off

Job summary

Process Technology in Mentor, OH is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Machinist to join a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The role involves learning on manual and CNC lathes, reading drawings, and producing precise components.

You will verify tolerances with calipers and micrometers, review blueprints, and maintain an organized, safe work area on-site at our Mentor office. This full-time position reports to the Production/Manufacturing Team and supports continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; Technical Program Certification is preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience on manual lathe and CNC lathes required; 1-2 years’ experience setting up manual machines preferred.
• Familiar with calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Familiar with reading blueprints

Responsibilities

• Perform set up on manual lathes and CNC lathes.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece(s) to specifications using calipers and micrometers.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints to ensure accurate production.
• Loads and unloads parts, operating multiple machines as needed.
• Stays on task and ensures current day scheduled work is completed on time.
• Maintains an organized, safe, and clean work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

CNC lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Calipers & micrometers

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical Program Certification preferred

Tools

ProtoTRAK

Job description

Process Technology in Mentor, OH is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Machinist to join a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The role involves learning on manual and CNC lathes, reading drawings, and producing precise components.

You will verify tolerances with calipers and micrometers, review blueprints, and maintain an organized, safe work area on-site at our Mentor office. This full-time position reports to the Production/Manufacturing Team and supports continuous improvement.