Mazak CNC Lathe Programmer & Setup — 2nd Shift

Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical RX Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Reimbursement Program

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 'M

Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days &amp

Employee Engagement Activities

Job summary

Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Operator for 2nd shift. The ideal candidate will program Mazatrol on Mazak lathes, perform set-ups, and run operations with a focus on quality and efficiency.

We offer a climate-controlled, safe environment with strong benefits and long-standing community presence. Candidate should have 5+ years in a job shop machining environment, read blueprints, and be able to operate required equipment including

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of job shop experience programming and setting up CNC lathes.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Experience with Mazatrol programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize each machining process for efficiency and productivity.
• Program CNC lathe using Mazatrol.
• Perform set-ups for parts.
• Conduct all inspection checks to ensure tolerance and customer requirements.
• Use correct inspection equipment and tools for quality checks.
• Maintain and store cutting tools, inspection tools, and machine cell equipment to standards.
• Perform daily maintenance (fluids, etc.).
• Clean and deburr parts as required.
• Participate in QC/CI processes to increase efficiencies.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC lathe setup

Blueprint reading

Mathematical measurement skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Mazatrol programming

Job description

Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Operator for 2nd shift. The ideal candidate will program Mazatrol on Mazak lathes, perform set-ups, and run operations with a focus on quality and efficiency.

We offer a climate-controlled, safe environment with strong benefits and long-standing community presence. Candidate should have 5+ years in a job shop machining environment, read blueprints, and be able to operate required equipment including