CNC Lathe Set Up/Operator II-2nd Shift
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to extract sections: About the role (maybe description of role and culture). Responsibilities (the "What You’ll Do" bullet list). Requirements (the "What We’re Looking For" and "Requirements Required Skills & Working Conditions" etc). Qualifications? Might be overlapping with Requirements. Skills? Could be part of Requirements. Benefits: The posting includes "Why Cristek?" with bullet list: Competitive Pay, Shift Differential for 2nd Shift, Overtime Opportunities, Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits, PTO & Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Tuition Reimbursement. Also "Work hard. Get stuff done. Have fun. Build something that matters." That's maybe tagline.
Pay: The posting mentions "Competitive Pay" but not specific numbers. According to rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state "Competitive Pay" as a benefit, but not a specific amount. The rule says: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Does "Competitive Pay" count as stating them? It's vague but it's stating that pay is competitive. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state "Competitive Pay". So we could include a Pay section with that statement. However they also say: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might combine Pay into Benefits? But they have separate headings for Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could include Benefits section with the list, and maybe Pay as part of Benefits? But they said to include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. "Competitive Pay" is specific enough? It's not a number but it's a statement. I'd lean to include a Pay section with that line.
Schedule: Not mentioned besides shift differential for 2nd shift (implies shift work). No explicit schedule like "Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm". So we should not create Schedule section.
Now we need to remove boilerplate: EEO statement, "Please note this job description is not designed to cover..." etc. Also "Qnnect and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers." Remove.
Also remove duplicated lines.
Now structure:
About the role
Join a Team That Works Hard & Has Fun Doing It At Cristek, We Build Mission-critical Cable Assemblies And Connectors Used In Aerospace And Defense Applications. We’re Looking For Reliable, Hardworking Team Players Who Take Pride In Quality Work And Enjoy Being Part Of a Fast-paced Team Environment.Our Culture Is Built Around Our ACE Values Accountability – Own your work and deliver resultsCollaboration – Support your team and communicate openlyExcellence – Take pride in getting the job done right If you like staying busy, learning new skills, and working with a team that knows how to work hard and have fun, we want to meet you.
But note there is no punctuation between sentences; we can keep as is.
Then Responsibilities: The "What You’ll Do" list. We'll convert each sentence into - . The list includes many items separated by periods. We'll split at each sentence that starts with a verb. Let's extract:
- Independently sets up, operates, and monitors CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components according to engineering drawings, GD&T, setup sheets, and customer specifications.
- Performs tooling and work holding setup, loads and edits CNC programs, establishes offsets, conducts inspections, troubleshoots machining issues, and makes process adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.
- Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components.
- Interpret blueprints, GD&T, work instructions, setup sheets, and engineering requirements.
- Select, install, and adjust tooling, inserts, chucks, collets, fixtures, and other work holding.
- Load, edit, and verify CNC programs, including approved G-code and M-code changes.
- Establish tool geometry, work offsets, and wear offsets.
- Set and maintain appropriate speeds, feeds, depths of cut, and cutting conditions.
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
- Make program, offset, and tooling adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
- Troubleshoot tool wear, chatter, poor surface finish, dimensional variation, and chip-control issues.
- Monitor production runs and replace worn or damaged cutting tools.
- Verify materials, tooling, programs, and documentation before production.
- Maintain accurate production, inspection, and machine records.
- Assist with new-job setups, program prove-outs, and process improvements.
- Communicate machining issues and priorities with programming, engineering, quality, and production.
- Train or assist less-experienced operators when needed.
- Meet established quality, production, and delivery requirements.
- Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
- Additional duties as required.
Note some duplicates: first bullet similar to later "Set up and operate CNC lathes...". We'll keep all as given; but we could deduplicate? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplicated lines: we should remove duplicated lines. There is a duplicate of "Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components." appears both in first bullet and later as separate bullet. We should remove duplicate. Also "Performs tooling and work holding setup, loads and edits CNC programs, establishes offsets, conducts inspections, troubleshoots machining issues, and makes process adjustments to maintain quality and productivity." is similar to later bullets but not exact duplicate. We'll keep.
We need to ensure we don't have duplicate lines. Let's list unique items.
I'll create a set of responsibilities:
1. Independently sets up, operates, and monitors CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components according to engineering drawings, GD&T, setup sheets, and customer specifications.
2. Performs tooling and work holding setup, loads and edits CNC programs, establishes offsets, conducts inspections, troubleshoots machining issues, and makes process adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.
3. Interpret blueprints, GD&T, work instructions, setup sheets, and engineering requirements.
4. Select, install, and adjust tooling, inserts, chucks, collets, fixtures, and other work holding.
5. Load, edit, and verify CNC programs, including approved G-code and M-code changes.
6. Establish tool geometry, work offsets, and wear offsets.
7. Set and maintain appropriate speeds, feeds, depths of cut, and cutting conditions.
8. Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
9. Make program, offset, and tooling adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
10. Troubleshoot tool wear, chatter, poor surface finish, dimensional variation, and chip-control issues.
11. Monitor production runs and replace worn or damaged cutting tools.
12. Verify materials, tooling, programs, and documentation before production.
13. Maintain accurate production, inspection, and machine records.
14. Assist with new-job setups, program prove-outs, and process improvements.
15. Communicate machining issues and priorities with programming, engineering, quality, and production.
16. Train or assist less-experienced operators when needed.
17. Meet established quality, production, and delivery requirements.
18. Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
19. Additional duties as required.
Check if any missing: "Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components." is duplicate of #1? #1 includes "Independently sets up, operates, and monitors CNC lathes..." which is more specific. The duplicate is removed.
Now Requirements section: combine "What We’re Looking For" and "Requirements Required Skills & Working Conditions". We'll need to list as
- . Ensure we preserve all.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- A combination of relevant CNC machining experience, technical training, vocational education, or apprenticeship may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Typically requires 3-5 years of related CNC machining or manufacturing experience, including independent CNC lathe setup, program editing, tooling adjustment, inspection, and troubleshooting.
Then Requirements Required Skills & Working Conditions list many items. We'll extract each sentence as a bullet.
List:
- Proficient knowledge of CNC lathe setup and operation.
- Working knowledge of G-code, M-code, CNC controls, tool offsets, and wear adjustments.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, setup documentation, and machining specifications.
- Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot routine and moderately complex machining problems.
- Ability to adjust tooling, programs, speeds, feeds, and cutting conditions within established procedures.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to understand technical English used in blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, safety procedures, quality records, engineering communications, and CNC programming documentation.
- Ability to communicate machining conditions, quality concerns, production priorities, and corrective actions in English.
- Where applicable, ability to satisfy company and government requirements for access to ITAR-controlled technical data or defense articles, including qualification as a U.S. person under applicable regulations or eligibility for required authorization.
- Ability to protect controlled technical information and comply with export-control, confidentiality, and information security requirements.
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
- Ability to support and guide less-experienced operators.
- Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
- Physical Requirements: Stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
- Frequently use hands and fingers to operate controls, tools, measuring equipment, and materials.
- Reach, grasp, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in awkward positions as needed.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tooling, fixtures, and finished parts as required.
- Safely handle metal stock, cutting tools, chips, coolants, lubricants, and machined components.
- Read blueprints, CNC displays, setup sheets, and precision measurements.
- Distinguish dimensional, surface-finish, tooling, and quality characteristics.
- Hear machine alarms, safety signals, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions.
- Work around machine noise, moving equipment, metal chips, cutting fluids, vibration, and temperature variations.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
- Use mechanical assistance or material-handling equipment when provided
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to extract sections: About the role (maybe description of role and culture). Responsibilities (the "What You’ll Do" bullet list). Requirements (the "What We’re Looking For" and "Requirements Required Skills & Working Conditions" etc). Qualifications? Might be overlapping with Requirements. Skills? Could be part of Requirements. Benefits: The posting includes "Why Cristek?" with bullet list: Competitive Pay, Shift Differential for 2nd Shift, Overtime Opportunities, Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits, PTO & Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Tuition Reimbursement. Also "Work hard. Get stuff done. Have fun. Build something that matters." That's maybe tagline. Pay: The posting mentions "Competitive Pay" but not specific numbers. According to rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state "Competitive Pay" as a benefit, but not a specific amount. The rule says: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Does "Competitive Pay" count as stating them? It's vague but it's stating that pay is competitive. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state "Competitive Pay". So we could include a Pay section with that statement. However they also say: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might combine Pay into Benefits? But they have separate headings for Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could include Benefits section with the list, and maybe Pay as part of Benefits? But they said to include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. "Competitive Pay" is specific enough? It's not a number but it's a statement. I'd lean to include a Pay section with that line. Schedule: Not mentioned besides shift differential for 2nd shift (implies shift work). No explicit schedule like "Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm". So we should not create Schedule section. Now we need to remove boilerplate: EEO statement, "Please note this job description is not designed to cover..." etc. Also "Qnnect and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers." Remove. Also remove duplicated lines. Now structure:
About the role
Join a Team That Works Hard & Has Fun Doing It At Cristek, We Build Mission-critical Cable Assemblies And Connectors Used In Aerospace And Defense Applications. We’re Looking For Reliable, Hardworking Team Players Who Take Pride In Quality Work And Enjoy Being Part Of a Fast-paced Team Environment.Our Culture Is Built Around Our ACE Values Accountability – Own your work and deliver resultsCollaboration – Support your team and communicate openlyExcellence – Take pride in getting the job done right If you like staying busy, learning new skills, and working with a team that knows how to work hard and have fun, we want to meet you.
But note there is no punctuation between sentences; we can keep as is. Then Responsibilities: The "What You’ll Do" list. We'll convert each sentence into- . Ensure we preserve all. What We’re Looking For: - High school diploma or equivalent preferred. - A combination of relevant CNC machining experience, technical training, vocational education, or apprenticeship may be considered in lieu of formal education. - Typically requires 3-5 years of related CNC machining or manufacturing experience, including independent CNC lathe setup, program editing, tooling adjustment, inspection, and troubleshooting. Then Requirements Required Skills & Working Conditions list many items. We'll extract each sentence as a bullet. List: - Proficient knowledge of CNC lathe setup and operation. - Working knowledge of G-code, M-code, CNC controls, tool offsets, and wear adjustments. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, setup documentation, and machining specifications. - Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision inspection equipment. - Ability to troubleshoot routine and moderately complex machining problems. - Ability to adjust tooling, programs, speeds, feeds, and cutting conditions within established procedures. - Ability to work independently with limited supervision. - Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. - Ability to understand technical English used in blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, safety procedures, quality records, engineering communications, and CNC programming documentation. - Ability to communicate machining conditions, quality concerns, production priorities, and corrective actions in English. - Where applicable, ability to satisfy company and government requirements for access to ITAR-controlled technical data or defense articles, including qualification as a U.S. person under applicable regulations or eligibility for required authorization. - Ability to protect controlled technical information and comply with export-control, confidentiality, and information security requirements. - This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee - Ability to support and guide less-experienced operators. - Bilingual communication skills are a plus. - Physical Requirements: Stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift. - Frequently use hands and fingers to operate controls, tools, measuring equipment, and materials. - Reach, grasp, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in awkward positions as needed. - Lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tooling, fixtures, and finished parts as required. - Safely handle metal stock, cutting tools, chips, coolants, lubricants, and machined components. - Read blueprints, CNC displays, setup sheets, and precision measurements. - Distinguish dimensional, surface-finish, tooling, and quality characteristics. - Hear machine alarms, safety signals, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions. - Work around machine noise, moving equipment, metal chips, cutting fluids, vibration, and temperature variations. - Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear. - Use mechanical assistance or material-handling equipment when provided