Precision Lathe Operator (Manual & CNC) - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Impact Staffing is hiring a Manual / CNC Lathe Operator in Lawrenceville, GA. The candidate should have solid lathe experience and precision machining skills; CNC experience is a plus, but strong manual lathe skills will be considered.

The position offers a 1st shift, 10-hour days, with pay ranging from $22 to $28 per hour. The role involves setup, operation, inspection, and basic G-code understanding to maintain tolerances across parts.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Job description

Impact Staffing is hiring a Manual / CNC Lathe Operator in Lawrenceville, GA. The candidate should have solid lathe experience and precision machining skills; CNC experience is a plus, but strong manual lathe skills will be considered.

The position offers a 1st shift, 10-hour days, with pay ranging from $22 to $28 per hour. The role involves setup, operation, inspection, and basic G-code understanding to maintain tolerances across parts.