CNC Lathe Operator

Empower Manufacturing•Moraine, OH
•$20 - $30

About The Position

Empower Manufacturing is hiring a CNC Lathe Operator to set up and operate CNC lathes, including machines with live tooling, and produce parts to customer prints and specifications. The role includes dry-running new programs, making offsets and light program edits, inspecting and measuring parts, and safely loading and unloading steel using an overhead hoist or jib crane. Parts may be up to 24 inches in diameter and 125 inches in length. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays may be required as needed. Weekend overtime is optional and never mandatory. Pay is $20 to $30 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret customer prints and specifications.
  • Ability to set up and operate CNC lathes with live tooling.
  • Ability to work with parts up to 24 inches in diameter and 125 inches in length.
  • Ability to make offsets and perform light program editing.
  • Ability to follow company work orders and instructions.
  • Ability to measure parts using basic equipment, including micrometers, dial calipers, thread gages, and verniers.
  • Adaptability to take on additional tasks as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes, including lathes with live tooling.
  • Perform dry-runs on new programs before production.
  • Inspect parts to ensure they meet customer prints and specifications.
  • Safely load and unload steel using an overhead hoist or jib crane.
  • Make offsets and perform light program editing.
  • Read and interpret customer prints and specifications.
  • Follow company work orders and instructions.
  • Measure parts using micrometers, dial calipers, thread gages, and verniers.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4%
  • 80 hours of paid time off starting Day 1
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Eight paid holidays
  • Monthly bonus potential
  • Optional overtime
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