CNC Lathe Set Up/Operator
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Operator, Production Manager
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Day Shift Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30pm
- Set up and Operating CNC Lathe in a Prototype Production environment.
- Working with Manufacturing Engineering to develop Part Methods to minimize changes and shorten lead times through production.
- Supporting the manufacturing floor to minimize down time, solve problems and optimize cycle times.
- Working with machinists to solve manufacturing problems.
- Checks accuracy of parts according to blueprint specifications. Checks parts for measurement of dimensions and tolerances (i.e. GD&T)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· High School or Engineering certificate from a college or trade school preferred.
· 5+ years’ experience in CNC Lathe Set Up/Operation. Proto Trak Lathe experience a plus.
· Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
· Ability to maintain machines and tools.
· Ability to recognize and address problems in the production process.
· Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal.
· Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.
· Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints
· Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
· Organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or bend.
- Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Occasionally required to work on the production floor as it relates to the job duties and responsibilities.
- The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.
For over 25 years, the Altamont Manufacturing Inc. (formerly SDS Machine) has been manufacturing machined and welded parts for a wide array of industries in North America from our Livermore Ca. location(s). We are proud that some of the biggest names in the communication and defense industries are among our customers. This success has only been possible because of Altamont’s meticulous attention to quality and customer satisfaction, combined with the use of the latest technologies and rigorous in-house training.
Altamont Manufacturing Inc. is committed to solving customers problems by manufacturing the highest quality, most cost effective, and on time products.
Company DescriptionFor over 25 years, the Altamont Manufacturing Inc. (formerly SDS Machine) has been manufacturing machined and welded parts for a wide array of industries in North America from our Livermore Ca. location(s). We are proud that some of the biggest names in the communication and defense industries are among our customers. This success has only been possible because of Altamont’s meticulous attention to quality and customer satisfaction, combined with the use of the latest technologies and rigorous in-house training.
Altamont Manufacturing Inc. is committed to solving customers problems by manufacturing the highest quality, most cost effective, and on time products.
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