Precision Mazatrol CNC Turning Operator — Lathes & GD&T

Rusco Manufacturing; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime opportunities

Career development and training

Job summary

Rusco Manufacturing in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a skilled CNC lathe operator for the 1st shift. You will set up lathes, load materials, and run parts to meet daily production goals while ensuring quality and tool life.

Candidates should read blueprints with GD&T, use micrometers, calipers, and gauges, and document production and inspection results. Competitive hourly pay $20-24, full-time benefits, and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC lathes preferred.
• Exposure to Mazak machines and Mazatrol programming/control is a plus.
• Ability to read prints and apply GD&T principles.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Foundational knowledge of CNC operation and cutting tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes and turning centers to meet daily production goals.
• Load raw materials and remove finished parts carefully.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T to ensure features meet spec.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensions.
• Make basic offsets and tool adjustments to stay within tolerance.
• Monitor tool wear, swap dull/damaged tools, and log changes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Follow safety and quality procedures.
• Complete production and inspection paperwork accurately.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Mazatrol familiarity

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Tool offset adjustments

Quality mindset

Dependable

Tools

Mazak machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Rusco Manufacturing in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a skilled CNC lathe operator for the 1st shift. You will set up lathes, load materials, and run parts to meet daily production goals while ensuring quality and tool life.

Candidates should read blueprints with GD&T, use micrometers, calipers, and gauges, and document production and inspection results. Competitive hourly pay $20-24, full-time benefits, and opportunities for skill development.