CNC Lathe Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Search Group OC is looking for someone who can Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision metal components for aerospace applications. You’ll prepare machines, select tooling, interpret technical drawings, and verify parts meet defined quality requirements. This hands-on role suits someone who works carefully, solves machining challenges, and takes pride in dependable results.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathe and other machining tools; load programs, adjust tooling, and apply M-code and CNC G-code programming as needed.
• Read blueprints and interpret mechanical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments; document measurement and quality-control results.
• Your impact: Accurate setups and inspections help aerospace customers receive components that meet their specifications.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and support manufacturing and lean manufacturing practices.

Experience

• Experience with CNC machining, lathe setup, machining, metal machining, and CNC quality inspection; familiarity with manual machining, milling, CNC milling machines, grinders, and electrical discharge machining (EDM) is useful.
• Knowledge of Mazatrol, CNC programming, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming; computer-aided design (CAD) and SolidWorks familiarity are helpful.
• Mechanical knowledge, basic math, blueprint reading, and precision measurement in machining are important. Experience with tooling, hand tools, power tools, and machining tools is valued.
• Ability to use machine setup procedures and apply measurement skills consistently; familiarity with aerospace manufacturing requirements is an advantage.