CNC Turning Cell Operator (Swiss & Lathe)

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to turn great parts and a great career?

Join CCT Enterprises on 2nd shift and make an impact running established CNC Swiss and CNC lathe machines in a clean, team-first shop. Four 10s, Monday–Thursday. Three-day weekends—every week.

• You have at least a year of CNC machining experience.
• Turning centers, Swiss machines, or similar equipment feel familiar.
• Blueprints, calipers, and micrometers are part of your toolkit.
• You notice the little things that make a big difference in quality.
• You’re dependable, collaborative, and eager to learn.

• Run established programs on CNC Swiss and lathe machines following setup sheets and work instructions.
• Load raw material, manage bar feeders, and keep coolant and chip control dialed in.
• Perform routine tool changes and touch-offs to maintain process stability.
• Inspect in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and thread gauges (as needed).
• Confirm parts meet customer specs before moving forward with production.
• Track critical dimensions; separate and report any nonconforming parts.
• Complete JobBOSS entries, travelers, and quality documentation accurately.
• Communicate issues early to Set-Up Technicians, Quality, and Production Supervisors.

• Safety first: follow procedures, know emergency stops, and maintain a clean work area.
• Team-centered: help where needed and support lean/continuous improvement.
• Growth-minded: take training and develop toward CNC Set-Up roles.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of CNC machining experience.
• Experience with CNC lathes/Swiss or similar turning machinery.
• Ability to read basic blueprints; use calipers and micrometers.
• Basic math and English reading comprehension.
• Reliable transportation and attendance.

• Swiss machining and/or CNC lathe experience in production settings.
• Mechanical aptitude and bar feeder familiarity.
• JobBOSS or similar manufacturing software experience.
• Desire to advance into CNC Swiss or CNC Lathe Set-Up positions.

• Craftsmanship: you take pride in quality work.
• Reliability: you show up and deliver.
• Detail focus: you catch what others might miss.
• Ownership: you improve the process, not just run it.
• Team play: you help create a positive environment.
• Growth: you’re excited to learn new skills.
• Initiative: you help solve problems proactively.

This role includes:

• Operating established CNC Swiss and lathe equipment.
• Producing precision parts safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring production, tooling, and quality.
• Building skills toward Set-Up positions.

• CNC programming.
• Full machine setup.
• Engineering responsibilities.

• $19–$23 per hour, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life.
• 401(k), paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Full-time, 2nd shift, Monday–Thursday, four 10-hour shifts, with a three-day weekend every week.

• Stand up to 10 hours per shift; lift up to 25 lbs.
• Good manual dexterity; ability to spot small details.
• Focus during repetitive precision tasks.

Due to CCT Enterprises' federal firearms license (FFL) and company hiring standards, applicants must not have any felony convictions or pending felony charges.

Bring your turning experience to a place that invests in your growth. Apply today and enjoy long weekends while advancing your machining career.