2nd Shift CNC Lathe Programmer Operator

About the role

The CNC Lathe Programmer/Operator will play a critical role in the production of high-quality hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. This position is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines to manufacture precision components that meet exact specifications and quality standards. The individual will interpret engineering drawings, create CNC programs, and perform machine setups while ensuring efficient production processes. The role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective cylinder components.

Essential Duties

• Produce quality machined parts by programming, setting up, and final machining all components.
• Write, store, and retrieve programs for machined parts.
• Prioritize work orders for timely completion to accommodate customer needs.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and repairing equipment as needed.
• Set up, program, finish machine, and verify parts to print.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints and/or specifications to calculate dimensions, tool selection machine speed and feed rates.

Requirements

• G Code proficiency is a must.
• Skilled in programing and operating CNC Lathes.
• C competent with Mazak Mazatrol, Mazak Fusion, and Fanuc Controls.
• Mazak experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong math skills.
• Programming gantry robots, bar feeders, and sub spindles a plus.
• Able to use inspection equipment such as micrometers, depth mic’s, thread gauges, and calipers.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above, and below, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment

• Micrometers
• Thread gauges
• Calipers

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to program, edit programs, change offsets, and change tools.
• Familiarity with all computerized numerical control tooling and methods of machining mills

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.