Join our manufacturing team as a 2-Axis CNC Lathe Machinist, working Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM, earning $23.00-$25.00 per hour. You will program, set up, and operate Mazatrol-controlled lathes to produce high-quality parts from customer drawings with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program, set up, and operate 2-axis CNC lathes using Mazatrol controls.
- Perform independent machine setups and produce quality parts from customer drawings with minimal supervision.
- Read and interpret detailed and complex blueprints, work orders, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
- Write, download, and edit CNC programs, including entering instructions for zero and reference points.
- Set tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
- Calculate machining requirements using basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Prove out and verify CNC part programs before production.
- Set up CNC lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, and stops.
- Verify machine settings by measuring tool and workpiece positions and inspecting first-run and sample parts.
- Perform required buddy checks to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Maintain quality and safety standards throughout the machining process.
- Maintain production records and assist with routine equipment maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of CNC machining experience.
- Proven ability to program, set up, and operate CNC lathes independently.
- Experience with Mazatrol controls.
- Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T skills.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical, geometric, and trigonometric calculations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour.
- First-shift schedule: 6:30 AM-3:00 PM.
- Opportunity to utilize and further develop advanced CNC machining skills.
- Medical insurance through Hooray Health.
- MetLife dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
- Retirement savings through My Illinois Savings.
- Holiday Pay.
- Appreciation Pay.
- Referral Bonus.
- Direct Payroll Deposit.
- Learn more here
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