Role snapshot
Join our team in Hiram, OH as a precision-driven CNC turning professional. In this hands-on role, you will transform raw stock into high‑quality components by setting up and operating CNC lathes, fine-tuning processes, and verifying results against exacting specifications. Your attention to detail, comfort with FANUC controls, and commitment to safety will keep production running smoothly and reliably.
A day in the shop
You arrive, review prints and job travelers, select tooling, and set up a CNC lathe to spec. You run the first piece, check dimensions with micrometers, calipers, tape measurers, dial indicators, and go/no-go gauges, then adjust offsets to dial in accuracy. Throughout the run, you monitor cycle performance, document production data, and quickly communicate any concerns to your supervisor. You collaborate with teammates to reduce cycle time, maintain a clean, organized station, and perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to avoid downtime.
What you will handle
- Set up and operate CNC lathes in alignment with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Observe machine performance, make tool and offset adjustments, and uphold quality standards.
- Conduct routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to sustain uptime.
- Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy using mics, calipers, tape measurers, dial indicators, and go/no-go gauges.
- Partner with the team to optimize machining processes and improve efficiency.
- Keep the work area orderly and safe at all times.
- Record production metrics and promptly report issues to the supervisor.
What you bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in CNC machining preferred.
- Hands-on experience as a CNC Lathe Operator and familiarity with FANUC controls.
- Solid grasp of CNC programming concepts and machining processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Comfort using precision measurement tools, including calipers and micrometers.
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.