CNC Lathe Operator

Northwest Staffing Resources•Tigard, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Lathe Operator who can set up, operate, and support precision machining in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on machining, working directly with CNC lathes to produce parts to precise inch and metric drawing specifications. You will join a collaborative manufacturing team that values accountability, communication, and quality. This position offers opportunities for skill development through training in safety, blueprint reading, ISO standards, and teamwork. You will use precision measuring tools, engineered drawings, and sound judgment to help produce accurate, high-quality parts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated ability to set up and operate CNC machines, including loading programs, installing tooling and fixtures, setting tool offsets, and interpreting machine code.
Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications in decimal and fractional inch measurements, with strong mathematical skills including trigonometry.
Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments to verify tolerances in thousandths, with strong attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, safety awareness, and the ability to handle precision and fragile components.

Nice To Haves

CNC machining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and operate CNC lathes by loading programs, tooling, fixtures, and offsets to machine precision components in accordance with inch and metric engineering drawings and specifications.
Read and interpret engineered drawings, machine code, and technical documentation while performing in-process and final inspections using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy.
Troubleshoot and communicate issues related to machining operations, programming errors, material shortages, tooling concerns, and production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support process improvements, corrective actions, waste reduction initiatives, and the optimization of labor, material utilization, and machine performance.
Maintain accurate production records, labor tracking, inventory monitoring, deburring activities, redline documentation, and a clean, organized, and safe work environment while performing additional duties as assigned.