CNC Lathe Operator

CNC Lathe Operator

Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) is located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. Our 50+ year old company offers a unique work culture with excellent people. We invite you to visit our website at to learn more.

We have an immediate full-time opening for experienced Mazak CNC Lathe Programmer / Set-up & Machine Operation Operator. The ideal candidates will need to perform all of their own set-ups, write their own programs in Mazatrol and have an excellent understanding of process, tooling, gauging and recognize risk areas of the parts being machined. We have a clean, modern, climate controlled & safe work environment.

Ideal applicant education, skills and requirements include the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for optimizing each machining process to produce the most efficient and productive process possible.
• Programming CNC lathe using Mazatrol.
• Perform set-ups.
• Perform all required inspection checks to ensure parts are in tolerance and meet customer requirements
• Responsible for using the correct inspection equipment and tools to perform quality checks.
• Responsible for maintaining and storing all cutting tools, inspection tools, and specialized machine cell equipment to required standards.
• Perform daily maintenance activities, such as checking fluids etc.
• Clean and deburr parts as required.
• Participates in QC/continuous improvement processes in support of increased efficiencies

Education / Experience

• High School or Equivalent work experience within tool manufacturing co.
• 5-year minimum job shop experience programming & setting-up CNC Lathes machining equipment
• Strong math and measuring skills
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and interpret computer programs sent to machine centers
• Ability to operate large overhead crane and operate forklift
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes the following:

• Medical, RX, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with company Match
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days & PTO
• Employee Engagement Activities.
• Job Type: Full-time