CNC Lathe Operator
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production, CNC Machinist
CNC Lathe Operator
Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) is located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. Our 50+ year old company offers a unique work culture with excellent people. We invite you to visit our website at to learn more.
We have an immediate full-time opening for experienced Mazak CNC Lathe Programmer / Set-up & Machine Operation Operator. The ideal candidates will need to perform all of their own set-ups, write their own programs in Mazatrol and have an excellent understanding of process, tooling, gauging and recognize risk areas of the parts being machined. We have a clean, modern, climate controlled & safe work environment.
Ideal applicant education, skills and requirements include the following:
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for optimizing each machining process to produce the most efficient and productive process possible.
- Programming CNC lathe using Mazatrol.
- Perform set-ups.
- Perform all required inspection checks to ensure parts are in tolerance and meet customer requirements
- Responsible for using the correct inspection equipment and tools to perform quality checks.
- Responsible for maintaining and storing all cutting tools, inspection tools, and specialized machine cell equipment to required standards.
- Perform daily maintenance activities, such as checking fluids etc.
- Clean and deburr parts as required.
- Participates in QC/continuous improvement processes in support of increased efficiencies
Education / Experience
- High School or Equivalent work experience within tool manufacturing co.
- 5-year minimum job shop experience programming & setting-up CNC Lathes machining equipment
- Strong math and measuring skills
- Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and interpret computer programs sent to machine centers
- Ability to operate large overhead crane and operate forklift
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes the following:
- Medical, RX, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with company Match
- Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days & PTO
- Employee Engagement Activities.
- Job Type: Full-time
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