CNC & Manual Lathe Operators

Lathe Machinist / Operator

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift. Pay Range: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience).

We are looking for qualified candidates to join a reputable company for CNC and manual lathe machine operator positions to fill two distinct, full-time roles within our clean, modern, and fully climate‑controlled facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complete setups and turning operations on CNC lathes, including 3‑axis turning centers and bar‑feed mechanics.
• Execute tool offsets, change worn inserts, set touch‑offs, and make basic edits to CNC control programs (such as Mazatrol or G‑code).

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience specifically dedicated to CNC lathe setup and operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate conventional manual lathe equipment safely and efficiently.
• Expertly install and align three‑jaw chucks, four‑jaw chucks, collets, bushings, and tail stocks based on raw stock dimensions.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of proven experience operating manual/conventional lathe equipment.

• Precision Turning:
  Maintain exact print dimensions during rotational cuts, including heavy turning, facing, precision /OD boring, threading, and groove styling.
• Blueprint Reading:
  Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Quality Auditing:
  Meticulously inspect close‑tolerance seal surfaces using micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, and bore indicators.
• Material Adaptation:
  Optimize speeds and feeds for a variety of raw stock metals (stainless steel, aluminum, alloy steels, titanium) and polymer plastics.
• Tooling:
  Ownership of personal machinist hand tools and basic precision inspection equipment is required.

• Competitive hourly pay ($25.00 - $30.00/hr).
• Stable day‑shift schedule.
• Clean, modern, climate‑controlled working environment.
• Opportunities to work on diverse, low‑volume custom prototyping projects.

CHASE provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as disabled veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally‑protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, CHASE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. CHASE is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.