CNC Lathe Operator

CNC Lathe OperatorOur client in Fall River is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator who will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision components for luxury components. This hands-on role involves machine setup, tooling adjustments, production operation, dimensional inspections, and maintaining consistent quality standards across custom and production jobs.Pay Rate: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour; depending on experienceSchedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMLocation: Fall River, MAResponsibilities:Set up and operate CNC lathes and milling machines.Very light experience: 3-axis CNC programming using G-code.Review work orders, blueprints, tolerances, and setup instructions before starting jobs.Set up CNC machines, including chucks, fixtures, tooling, and cutting inserts.Set tool and work offsets and verify machine setup accuracy.Load and verify CNC programs, making adjustments as needed.Run test pieces and inspect finished parts to ensure quality and accuracy.Document machine setups, tooling, and instructions for future jobs.Perform first piece, in process, and final checks.Qualifications:Experience with CNC machining, machine setup, CNC milling machines, and CNC lathes; familiarity with manual machining is valuable.Knowledge of lathe tooling, work holding, offsets, speeds and feeds, threading, and troubleshooting common machining problems.Basic 3-axis CNC programming using G-code.Experience with Haas and Okuma machines.Experience working with machine brass, bronze, stainless steel.Ability to read mechanical blueprints and apply mechanical knowledge, basic math, and measurement practices to metal machining.Ability to identify chatter, dimensional drift, tool damage, and alarms. Stop the machine when needed and escalate unresolved issues promptly.Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, metal chips, and coolant.Use micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, thread gauges and indicators.