Precision CNC Lathe Operator – Setup & Turning

Serco Loaders; Two Harbors (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Harbors Machine Shop / Serco Loaders in Minnesota seeks a CNC Lathe Operator to set up and run turning centers to produce precision components such as shafts, pins, bushings, and hydraulic parts.

You will read blueprints, edit G/M code, adjust offsets, and verify parts with precision instruments while maintaining safety and quality. Join a fast-paced shop that values accuracy and teamwork with opportunities to cross-train on other equipment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating CNC lathes or turning centers.
• Familiarity with Fanuc and Okuma controls.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Proficient use of calipers, micrometers, bore gauges and similar tools.
• Strong math skills in geometry and trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning centers to print-spec parts.
• Read blueprints and determine machining sequence, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Load, edit, and verify CNC programs and set tool offsets.
• Select and align cutting tools, chucks, and fixtures.
• Set work coordinates and turning parameters.
• Monitor tool wear and adjust to maintain tolerance and cycle time.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE rules.
• Document production data and report issues promptly.

Skills

CNC turning

G-code editing

Metrology basics

Geometric math

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Blueprint reading

Tools

Fanuc controls

Okuma controls

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Two Harbors Machine Shop / Serco Loaders in Minnesota seeks a CNC Lathe Operator to set up and run turning centers to produce precision components such as shafts, pins, bushings, and hydraulic parts.

You will read blueprints, edit G/M code, adjust offsets, and verify parts with precision instruments while maintaining safety and quality. Join a fast-paced shop that values accuracy and teamwork with opportunities to cross-train on other equipment.