CNC Operator Turning - 2nd Shift

Description

Position Summary

The CNC Turning Operator 1 operates established CNC turning processes to produce conforming components while meeting assigned production requirements. The role performs safe loading and unloading, in-process measurement, material identification, traceability, and accurate job reporting within approved operating limits. This Level 1 position follows proven processes under guidance and develops proficiency before accepting independent assignments.

Key Responsibilities

•Operate established two-axis CNC lathes and other qualified turning equipment using released programs, approved setups, current travelers, and documented work instructions.

•Verify work order, material and revision identity, workholding condition, and required first-piece verification before production.

•Load and unload parts safely; verify proper seating and clamping in approved chucks, collets, or fixtures and protect finished surfaces.

•Monitor inserts and cutting tools, chip formation, coolant, and machine alarms; promptly report abnormal conditions.

•Measure diameters, lengths, shoulders, grooves, threads, and other specified features at the required inspection frequency.

•Recognize worn or damaged tooling and report the condition; obtain direction before changing offsets or replacing tools.

•Maintain part identification and traceability; accurately record production quantities, labor, inspection results, and scrap in the ERP/traveler.

•Stop and segregate suspect parts when tolerances, process stability, or product identity are uncertain; notify the appropriate resource.

•Perform assigned machine care and maintain a safe, clean, organized work area without bypassing machine safeguards.

•Run established jobs under guidance; request assistance with abnormal measurements, machine alarms, or tool conditions.

Execution Authority

•Operate assigned turning equipment only within demonstrated qualifications and approved operating instructions.

•Stop machining and contain potentially affected product when safety, traceability, or conformance is uncertain.

•Do not independently adjust tool offsets, replace setup tooling, or alter approved process parameters without training and explicit authorization.

•Do not modify released CNC programs, change setups or workholding, or independently change controlled processes.

•Refer setup failures, technical process changes, and nonconforming-product disposition to the Turning Supervisor, Process Engineering, or Quality as appropriate.

Standard Role Disclaimer

This position involves access to export-controlled information and/or items. To be eligible, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to perform all job duties in compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or working conditions. Responsibilities and duties may change at any time based on business needs, and the employee may be required to perform other tasks as assigned.

 • 8% shift differential for working 2nd shift 

Requirements

Qualifications

•High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant manufacturing or technical training is helpful.

•Entry-level position; prior CNC or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not required.

•Ability to read shop instructions and apply basic shop arithmetic, tolerances, and measurement principles.

•Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and gauges appropriate to turning features and assigned work.

•Attention to tool wear, product identification, safe machine operation, accurate data entry, and traceability.

•Ability to accept coaching, recognize limits of training, and seek assistance before proceeding.

Physical and Work Requirements

•Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

•Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, kneel, stoop, and reach during assigned work.

•Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when required, using team lifting or mechanical assistance when safe handling requires it.

•Ability to climb and use ladders safely when assigned work requires access above floor level.

•Ability to perform detailed hand work and use tools and measuring equipment with appropriate visual attention.

•Ability to work around CNC machinery, rotating chucks, moving equipment, noise, coolant, oils, and metal chips while wearing required PPE.

•Availability for the assigned shift and overtime or weekend work when required by operating needs.