CNC Lathe Machinist

Overview

The CNC Machinist, Lathe-Level I is responsible for producing products and components to specifications using CNC machines to perform tasks such as milling, turning, drilling, tapping, de-burring, and bench operations.

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Check equipment for proper operation, safety and/or needed maintenance.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or material requirements.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances using instruments such as micrometers or calipers to verify conformance.
• Operate equipment to verify proper function and operational efficiency.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
• Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.
• Live tooling.
• Perform other jobs or functions assigned by manager/supervisor.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of consistent working experience. Related experience a plus.

• Arm‑Hand steadiness – maintain hand and arm steadiness while moving or holding.
• Finger dexterity – make precisely coordinated movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Manual dexterity – quickly move hands and arms together to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Multilimb coordination – coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• Near vision – see details at close range.
• Control precision – quickly and repeatedly adjust machine controls to exact positions.
• Reaction time – quickly respond.
• Rate control – time movements or equipment in anticipation of changes in speed or direction.
• Trunk strength – use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without fatigue.
• Ability to continuously lift 50+ lbs in an 8‑hour shift and higher with assistance.
• Written comprehension – read and understand information presented in writing.

• Personal computers.
• Comfortable with technology, open to learning and coachable.
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  Mange (M2M) and SFM.
• Warehouse and inventory systems.

• Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.
• Safety glasses are provided by Athena.
• Closed‑toe safety shoes are required.