CNC Lathe Set Up​/Operator II-2nd Shift

Description

Join a Team That Works Hard & Has Fun Doing It

At Cristek, we build mission-critical cable assemblies and connectors used in aerospace and defense applications. We’re looking for reliable, hardworking team players who take pride in quality work and enjoy being part of a fast-paced team environment.

Our culture is built around our ACE values:

• Accountability – Own your work and deliver results
• Collaboration – Support your team and communicate openly
• Excellence – Take pride in getting the job done right

If you like staying busy, learning new skills, and working with a team that knows how to work hard and have fun, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Independently sets up, operates, and monitors CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components according to engineering drawings, GD&T, setup sheets, and customer specifications. Performs tooling and work holding setup, loads and edits CNC programs, establishes offsets, conducts inspections, troubleshoots machining issues, and makes process adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, work instructions, setup sheets, and engineering requirements.
• Select, install, and adjust tooling, inserts, chucks, collets, fixtures, and other work holding.
• Load, edit, and verify CNC programs, including approved G-code and M-code changes.
• Establish tool geometry, work offsets, and wear offsets.
• Set and maintain appropriate speeds, feeds, depths of cut, and cutting conditions.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Make program, offset, and tooling adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Troubleshoot tool wear, chatter, poor surface finish, dimensional variation, and chip-control issues.
• Monitor production runs and replace worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Verify materials, tooling, programs, and documentation before production.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and machine records.
• Assist with new-job setups, program prove-outs, and process improvements.
• Communicate machining issues and priorities with programming, engineering, quality, and production.
• Train or assist less-experienced operators when needed.
• Meet established quality, production, and delivery requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
• Additional duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A combination of relevant CNC machining experience, technical training, vocational education, or apprenticeship may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Typically requires 3-5 years of related CNC machining or manufacturing experience, including independent CNC lathe setup, program editing, tooling adjustment, inspection, and troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Working Conditions

• Proficient knowledge of CNC lathe setup and operation.
• Working knowledge of G-code, M-code, CNC controls, tool offsets, and wear adjustments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, setup documentation, and machining specifications.
• Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine and moderately complex machining problems.
• Ability to adjust tooling, programs, speeds, feeds, and cutting conditions within established procedures.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to understand technical English used in blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, safety procedures, quality records, engineering communications, and CNC programming documentation.
• Ability to communicate machining conditions, quality concerns, production priorities, and…