NC Lathes #1, 3rd Shift

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Saco (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks an NC Lathes #1 operator for the 3rd shift in Saco, ME. You will set up and operate multi-axis NC/CNC lathes, performing turning, facing, boring, threading, drilling, reaming, and contouring based on blueprints and process sheets.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred) and over four years of technical training via apprenticeship or trade school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Over four years of technical training via apprenticeship or trade school background.
• Knowledgeable about CNC lathe controls, speeds, feeds, materials, and tool wear.
• Experienced with keyboard and control panel functions that operate machining operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up lathe and load CNC programs; adjust offsets as required.
• Position workpiece in chucks or fixtures per setup instructions.
• Verify workpiece with fixed gauges, calipers, and micrometers; ensure tolerances.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping; follow process maintenance checklists.
• May perform Welder Production tasks as directed by supervision.

Skills

Keyboard controls

Control panel functions

CNC lathes operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

CNC Lathe hardware

Job description

NC Lathes #1, 3rd Shift

Job Locations: US-ME-Saco

Requisition ID: 2026-36741

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On-Site

Job Function: Manufacturing

Job Summary

***$35.41 per hour***

The NC Lathes #1 operator sets up and operates multi-axis numerically controlled (NC) and computer numerically controlled (CNC) lathe machine tools. Performs various combinations of lathe operations such as turning, facing, boring, threading, drilling, reaming, contouring, etc. on metal forgings, castings, bar stock, etc. May operate and maintain set up of welding machines, or robots that weld. Follows established company policies, directives, military specifications, blueprints, and process sheet directives.

Responsibilities

Searches to and makes appropriate program active, and/or loads machine routine into the CNC computer on machines equipped with multi-programmed storage. Establishes work shift and tool offsets as they relate to the work-piece (tape) memory interface. Locate and align steady rests per process instruction.

Reviews process sheet specifications to determine sequence of set-up operations and dimensions of finished work-piece. Insures that all required tooling and precision measuring equipment is available and on-hand. Sets-up lathe and positions work-piece in collets, chucks, or fixtures according to set-up instructions and secures work-piece in place.

Assembles cutting tools in tool holders and positions tools in turret position according to established procedures. Monitors cutting tool wear to establish need for tool change. Observes metal cutting action to verify proper metal removal. Verifies gages are in working order and are not overdue for calibration.

Verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications using fixed gages, microhite, surface plates, dial gages, micrometers, dial calipers, go and no-go gages, etc. Adjusts and corrects tools offsets and compensations. May adjust machine feed and speed and change cutters to machine parts according to specifications only when automatic programming is faulty or if machine malfunctions.

Practices safety and good housekeeping policies and procedures. Perform operator tasks according to the machine's process maintenance checklist to ensure that the machine is in proper working order, and to record information as instructed.

No supervision required as to the mechanics of the job. Must be able to perform all tasks and duties of NC Lathes #2 and #3 and N/C Miller Tooling Support Specialist.

May be required to perform some Welder Production #3 level work; including but not

• limited to changing gas tanks, and changing reels of wire.
• All employees are expected to be in compliance with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

May be required to perform other duties as required by supervision and follow instructions as directed

Qualifications

Education, Training, and/or Certifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Associates degree or technical college preferred.

Experience:

Required:

• Employee must have basic computer skills, and may be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate.
• Over four (4) years. Requires technical training equivalent to four (4) years high school plus apprenticeship or trade school background.

Required:

Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable of computerized control systems used on assigned CNC Lathes.
• Fully understands machine ability ratings of materials, hardness values, cutting tool alloys, tool geometries, speeds and feed calculations, material properties, etc.

Skills:

• Experienced with keyboard and control panel functions that control the various machining operations and CRT display modes.

Ability to bore or turn chuck jaws as required.