Cnc Lathe Programmer Operator 2Nd Shift

Job Overview

Join to apply for the CNC LATHE PROGRAMMER OPERATOR 2ND SHIFT role at Yates Industries, Inc.

Shift: 2nd shift (Mon – Thu, 2:15 PM – 12:45 AM CST)

Shift Differential: $2.50 per hour

• Produce quality machined parts by programming, setting up, and final machining all components.
• Write, store, and retrieve programs for machined parts.
• Prioritize work orders for timely completion to accommodate customer needs.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and repairing equipment as needed.
• Set up, program, finish machine, and verify parts to print.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints and/or specifications to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speed and feed rates.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Read simple instructions, write simple correspondence, present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings.

Math Ability: Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or GED; or one‑to‑five years of experience in a job shop environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use all types of micrometers, close tolerances, and surface finishes.
• Familiarity with machining cold rolled steel, bronze, cast iron, aluminum, and some heat‑treated materials.
• G‑Code proficiency is a must.
• Skilled in programming and operating CNC lathes.
• Competent with Mazak Mazatrol, Mazak Fusion, and Fanuc controls.
• Mazak experience preferred.
• Programming gantry robots, bar feeders, and sub spindles a plus.
• Able to use inspection equipment such as micrometers, depth mic’s, thread gauges, and calipers.

Regularly required to stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. Frequently required to walk. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.

Required to wear safety glasses and hard sole/close‑toed shoes with a low heel when walking through the manufacturing shop and/or repair shop. Long hair must be tied back around hazards of flame, machinery, or equipment.

Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Noise level is usually loud.

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.