CNC Mill-Turn Operator - Weekends 1st Shift

Faxon Machining•Cincinnati, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Mill-Turn Operator safely operates and monitors multi-tasking CNC equipment that combines turning and milling operations. Equipment may include Mazak INTEGREX e-670 and other INTEGREX-style machines, as well as Doosan/DN Solutions twin-spindle, twin-turret turning centers. The operator loads and verifies workpieces, runs approved programs, monitors tools and coordinated machine movements, inspects precision parts, and maintains production records. Programming and major setup changes remain with authorized personnel. This is a weekend first-shift position working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work takes place in an industrial machine shop around moving machinery, automated turrets and spindles, rotating workpieces, coolant, metal chips, airborne mist, vibration, and elevated noise. The role involves standing, walking, reaching, bending, using hands to operate controls and handle tools or parts, and handling some workpieces over 50 pounds with approved mechanical lifting equipment or team assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or at least six months of relevant machine shop or manufacturing experience.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn CNC multi-tasking equipment.
Ability to read shop drawings, routers, and basic machining dimensions.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments and consistently follow quality, inspection, and traceability requirements.
Ability to safely handle workpieces and use hoists or overhead cranes after required training and authorization.
Possession of basic hand tools as required by the position.
Strong attention to detail, reliability, communication, and teamwork.
Follow machine safety requirements, including guarding, safe lifting, lockout/tagout, and required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

CNC lathe, mill-turn, or multi-axis machining experience; such experience is preferred but not required for an entry-level operator.
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Familiarity with MAZATROL and/or Doosan/FANUC-style CNC controls, tool offsets, live tooling, and multi-spindle operations.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned CNC mill-turn machines for turning, milling, drilling, boring, and related machining operations using approved programs, routers, and work instructions.
Read and follow blueprints, operation drawings, setup sheets, and inspection plans, including part orientation, critical dimensions, datum relationships, and applicable geometric tolerances.
Load and unload material and workpieces using approved chucks, jaws, fixtures, supports, and lifting devices; verify safe seating, clamping, and clearance before starting cycles.
Monitor machine functions, including spindle operation and transfers, turret activity, live tooling, and equipped B-, C-, or Y-axis movement; recognize potential interference.
Verify workpiece location and secure gripping during automated transfers or secondary operations, and stop and notify supervision if alignment or clamping is in question.
Check tool condition, insert wear, seating, and identification; replace approved tooling and make authorized wear-offset adjustments within documented limits.
Monitor cycles for alarms, abnormal sounds, vibration, chatter, poor finish, dimensional drift, coolant problems, chip buildup, and unexpected motion; stop and escalate concerns.
Complete required first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, including after tool changes or process interruptions, and document results.
Use calibrated measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other approved gauges; request additional inspection support when required.
Follow material identification, serialization, lot traceability, tagging, and nonconformance procedures; identify and segregate accepted, held, and rejected parts.
Record production quantities, scrap or rework, downtime, tool changes, and other required job data while meeting cycle-time expectations without sacrificing safety or quality.
Perform routine operator-level machine checks, including coolant condition and level, lubrication indications, chip removal, and housekeeping, according to the preventive maintenance checklist.
Support authorized setup personnel with changeovers, tool verification, and process troubleshooting; do not alter programs, critical offsets, or machine settings without approval.
Maintain a clean and orderly machine and work area; follow safe chip-handling, guarding, lifting, and machine-access practices.
Communicate production status, quality concerns, unfinished work, and machine issues to the supervisor and incoming shift; perform other assigned duties.
Follow company safety requirements and applicable occupational safety regulations, including machine guarding, safe lifting, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Do not bypass interlocks or reach into an active machine envelope; stop and report collision risks, loose workholding, damaged tools, unsafe conditions, or missing protective equipment.
Use only lifting devices and machine functions for which training and authorization have been provided; secure the machine before clearing chips or accessing cutting areas.
Promptly report equipment defects, near misses, and incidents, and maintain an unobstructed work area.
Wear task- and shop-required PPE, including safety-toe footwear, safety glasses, and hearing protection in designated areas; avoid loose clothing or gloves near rotating equipment where they pose an entanglement hazard.