Lathe/Mill (Setup) Operator

Automatic Products Corporation; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment and modern

Job summary

Automatic Products Corporation in Garland, TX is seeking Full Time Lathe/Mill Setup Operators to oversee machining operations, set up and operate CNC FANUC controls, read drawings, and ensure precise tool offsets. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years hands-on CNC milling experience, strong math skills, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain machines with minimal supervision.

We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a modern facility with a supportive

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on CNC mill experience required.
• Proficient reading of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong math skills for setup calculations.
• Knowledge of FANUC controls and G-code.
• Ability to plan machining processes from work orders and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate machining operations.
• Set up and operate 3,4,5 axis CNC milling.
• Read and interpret drawings and GD&T.
• Maintain machines with preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

CNC setup

G-code

GD&T

Reading blueprints

Mathematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork/communication

Tools

FANUC controls

G-code editing

Job description

Full Time positions for Lathe/Mill Setup Operators

Functions:

• Oversee and coordinate machining operations and activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion
• Load and unload equipment and materials
• Be able to setup/operate CNC FANUC control
• Precise setting of all tool offsets
• Must have mathematical skills for calculating set-up requirements, including basic math, geometry and trigonometry.
• Set up and operate machines with little supervision
• Able to read and understand Engineering drawings/blueprints
• Able to plan machining process, study work orders, drawings, materials, specifications, and machine capabilities
• Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) and read drawings
• Must be familiar with G-Code machine language
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on machines

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Previous experience in plant operations or other related fields
• Familiarity with plant tools and equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Ability to oversee physical workload
• 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Horizontal setup
• Knowledge of FANUC controls
• Functional and Technical skills
• Read and edit programs
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in CNC mill machining

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive team environment and modern facilities