Manual and CNC Lathe Operator

Impact Staffing; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Staffing is hiring a Manual / CNC Lathe Operator for their Lawrenceville, GA production team. The role requires solid lathe experience and precision machining skills; CNC experience is a plus, but strong manual lathe skills are also welcome.

Schedule: Mon-Thurs, 1st Shift, 10 hour days with a pay rate of $22-$28 per hour. Impact Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years lathe operator experience.
• HS diploma or GED; trade school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and basic machining math.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring equipment accurately.

Responsibilities

• Select and install chucks, collets, fixtures, and cutting tools according to blueprints and job orders.
• Run CNC turning centers or manual lathes to perform turning, facing, boring, threading, grooving, and drilling operations.
• Load, edit, or write G-code programs and adjust feed rates, speeds, and tool wear offsets to maintain tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and dial indicators.
• Monitor tool wear, change dull inserts, clear metal chips, and perform daily cleaning and lubrication of equipment.

Skills

Lathe operation

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining math

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school/apprenticeship

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Custom manufacturer in Lawrenceville is hiring a Manual / CNC Lathe Operator for their production team! The right candidate will bring solid lathe experience and precision machining skills, CNC experience is a plus, but strong manual lathe skills will also be considered.

Schedule: Mon-Thurs, 1st Shift, 10 hour days
$22-$28 per hour

What You'll Do

• Select and install chucks, collets, fixtures, and cutting tools according to blueprints and job orders
• Run CNC turning centers or manual lathes to perform turning, facing, boring, threading, grooving, and drilling operations
• Load, edit, or write G-code programs and adjust feed rates, speeds, and tool wear offsets to maintain tolerances
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and dial indicators
• Monitor tool wear, change dull inserts, clear metal chips, and perform daily cleaning and lubrication of equipment

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years Lathe Operator Experience
• High school diploma or GED; technical trade school, apprenticeship, or relevant on-the-job training
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and basic machining math
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring equipment accurately

Impact Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information including family medical history.