CNC LATHE OPERATORS

Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services to design, manufacture, integrate, install, and maintain some of the most advanced systems on the market. The segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN, and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing, with precision fabrication—cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies—backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions including skids and sanitary platforms tailored to customer applications. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant.

About the role

The CNC Lathe Operator III is responsible for planning, setting up, and performing a wide variety of CNC machining operations, using various machine tools, jigs, and fixtures in the production of a wide variety of product parts as well as tooling items.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in the operation of CNC Lathes (Program, Tool, and Work Setup).
• Ability to load programs and edit offsets and code to produce parts within specification.
• Advanced Skills: Manual programming and ability to edit coded programs (on machine controller or from a desktop computer).
• Operate manual machining centers when required.
• Operate the machine shop hand equipment.
• Use various measuring equipment (Micrometer, Caliper, CMM, etc.).
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and machining CAD drawings.
• Measure and inspect parts as needed or required.
• Perform and document process inspection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of CNC lathe experience is required.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Must have Fanuc controls experience; live tooling is preferred.
• Computer literacy in Mastercam is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift/Carry: 0-10 lbs. continuously, 11-50 lbs. frequently, 51-100 lbs. never.
• Push/Pull: 0-25 lbs. continuously, 26-100 lbs. frequently.
• Bend: 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift.
• Twist/Turn: 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift.
• Kneel/Squat: 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.
• Sit: 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk: 67-100% during a 10/12-hour shift.
• Overhead Reaching: 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.
• Ladder/Stair: 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $30-$42 per hour. The wage range takes into account a wide range of factors including skill sets, experience, training, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Day shift: 4/10-hour days, Monday-Thursday.
• Night shift: 4/10-hour days, Monday-Thursday, 15% shift differential.
• Weekend shift: 3/12-hour days, Friday-Sunday, 15% shift differential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options.
• Private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP) for team members overseas.