Lathe Set Up Operator

Gilder Search Group; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑/

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401k with Company Match

Climate-controlled facility

Attendance incentive program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Background check policy

Job summary

Gilder Search Group partners with a small, family-owned manufacturing business in Ohio to hire a Lathe Set Up Operator. The role focuses on setting up and operating CNC lathes to ensure efficient production and quality.

You'll work from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM in a climate-controlled facility, with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for bonus based on performance. ISO 9001 certified, strong teamwork encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC lathes is preferred.
• Familiarity with Mori Seiki mill/turn machines is a plus.
• Doosan background is a plus.
• Ability to utilize inspection equipment.
• Commitment to meeting quality and production standards.
• System and process-driven mindset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and possibly program (GibbsCAM).

Responsibilities

• Set up multiple CNC lathes and run production.
• Utilize inspection equipment and check fixtures.
• Create and maintain job boxes for repeat work, including special tooling and workholding.
• Pull tooling and set up machines for new jobs based on engineering programs and tool sheets.
• Load programs and run first pieces, dialing in processes for quality approval.
• Follow established systems and processes.
• Create engineering packets at the end of a job to ensure repeatability.
• Maintain efficient production and quality standards.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Mori Seiki familiarity

Doosan background

Inspection equipment usage

Programming interest

Strong communication

Tools

GibbsCAM

Job description

Lathe Set Up Operator

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Salary: $26-$34 per hour, dependent on experience

Who we are:

We are a small, family-owned manufacturing business that values a positive and fun work environment. We are growing and looking to add a skilled Lathe Set Up Operator to our team. We are system and process-driven and ISO 9001-certified, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where employees are valued. Our main product lines and services include Bearings, Guide Systems, Seals & Distributed Products, and Precision CNC Machining for various industries.

Lathe Set Up Operator Role:

This role is responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes for production. This position is crucial for ensuring efficient production and maintaining quality standards.

Lathe Set Up Operator Responsibilities:

• Set up multiple CNC lathes and run production
• Utilize inspection equipment and check fixtures
• Create and maintain job boxes for repeat work, including special tooling and workholding
• Pull tooling and set up machines for new jobs based on engineering programs and tool sheets
• Load programs and run first pieces, dialing in processes for quality approval
• Follow established systems and processes
• Create engineering packets at the end of a job to ensure repeatability
• Maintain efficient production and quality standards

Lathe Set Up Operator Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the department manager. There is potential for growth into a Cell Lead role, which includes overseeing a production cell and guiding operators.

About You:

• Experience with CNC lathes is preferred
• Familiarity with Mori Seiki mill/turn machines is a plus
• Doosan background is a plus
• Ability to utilize inspection equipment
• Commitment to meeting quality and production standards
• System and process-driven mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to be self-sufficient after initial training
• Desire to learn and expand skills, potentially including programming (GibbsCAM or on-machine programming)

Additional Information:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability and Accident Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Bonus Opportunities based on individual and company performance
• 401k with Company Match
• Climate-controlled facility
• Attendance incentive program: Earn additional PTO for consistent on-time attendance and proper time-off requests
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Background check disqualifiers include anything involving children and criminal history within the last 8 years.