Lathe Operator

Lathe Operator - Night Shift (20% Pay differential)

Company: CMI Group

Location: 3617 E La Salle St, Phoenix, AZ 85040 (40th St and Southern)

Shift: Night Shift

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Citizenship: U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident required.

• Setup & operate to produce high precision aerospace components on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Daily machine maintenance (checking fluid levels, cleaning out chips, etc.)
• Maintaining a clean and organized work space
• Tool management, entering offsets to compensate for tool wear and replacing worn and damaged tools (inserts, boring bars, etc.)
• Adhere to all company and industry safety standards and protocols; understand buy‑off requirements, FOD, product identification, and complete required paperwork (MOT, Inspection Travelers, Job Sheets, etc.)
• Maintain correct part counts on the MOT for the operations performed
• Able to hold tolerances of .0002” – .0005” while maintaining high productivity
• Work independently and stay on task—operate two machines regularly
• Problem‑solve and communicate process‑improvement suggestions with management
• Communicate any job‑related issues/questions to lead personnel for resolution or clarification
• Report all machine collisions and malfunctions to lead personnel

• Familiarity with Mazak machines (a plus)
• Proficient with standard measurement and inspection equipment (Micrometers, Bore Gauges, Sunnen Gauge, Test Indicators)
• Read and interpret B/P’s—including assemblies, dimensions, tolerances, symbols, notes, abbreviations, GD&T, and other standard nomenclature
• Ability to read and interpret G & M machine codes and program understanding (a plus)
• Experience holding tolerances of .0002” – .0005” and surface finish of 16 (a plus)
• Strong attention to detail, quality‑focused, and eager to learn
• General knowledge of standard shop practices and equipment

• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years’ experience preferred but not required
• Ability to use computer software, company ERP system, and clock in/out of jobs
• Familiarity with Mazak machines (a plus)
• Familiarity with live tooling (a plus)
• Must be able to stand for the majority of the work shift

Team‑oriented company with competitive wages and benefits in the valley’s aerospace industry. Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or any other protected classification. VEVRAA Federal Subcontractor. This company provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws, including:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended
• Age Discrimination Act of 1967, as amended
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)
• The Wagner‑Peyser Act, as amended
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.