CNC Turning Machine Operator

Metals USA•Torrington, CT

4d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is seeking a CNC Turning Machine Operator in Torrington, CT. Metals USA is an aluminum and stainless steel distribution center serving the defense, aerospace, and fabrication industries. The operator plans and performs CNC machining work using work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, material specifications, and GD&T. The role prepares, sets up, programs, and operates CNC lathes and mills; loads raw materials; verifies machine settings and test runs; and produces parts to specification. The operator monitors equipment and product quality, troubleshoots and adjusts processes, inspects finished products, completes production and inspection paperwork, performs daily equipment maintenance, and keeps the work area safe and orderly. Regular and predictable attendance is required. The role follows company policies, safety regulations, the Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct, and customer confidentiality requirements. The position is based in an industrial warehouse and may involve moderate to loud noise, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, and metallic particles. The work requires frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, handling and fingering, reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and bending. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling 51–100 pounds is required with assistance. Proper personal protective equipment must be worn, including steel-toed boots, a hard hat with chin strap, protective eyewear, hand protection, arm guards or sleeves, and hearing protection when required by the hearing conservation program. The position offers a competitive starting hourly rate of $22.00–$26.00, benefits, and upward mobility and professional growth. Metals USA is committed to a workplace free of substance abuse and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the posting.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Proven experience as a CNC Machine Operator.
Ability to comprehend oral and written communication and articulate concise thoughts.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents, and blueprints.
Ability to read measuring instruments such as measuring tapes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges.
Mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
Computer literacy, including an understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM.
Organization and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree and/or apprenticeship.
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan machining work by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, surface locations, machining parameters, and GD&T.
Prepare and operate CNC machines with the appropriate program, tools, and material for the specified part.
Translate instructions into computer commands so the machine performs the required function.
Program lathes by entering instructions and setting zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto machines.
Operate production equipment to meet production needs and produce assigned products according to verbal and written instructions.
Prepare test runs and verify that machine settings and first-run parts meet specifications by measuring positions and sample workpieces.
Set machines to complete full cycles for production runs.
Maintain specifications during drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations; take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, adjust and reprogram controls, and sharpen or replace worn tools.
Monitor machine operation and make necessary adjustments to produce quality products.
Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements.
Immediately notify the team leader of problems when running a part.
Complete production paperwork and follow shop-system data collection and daily inspection procedures.
Perform daily equipment maintenance and inspections to ensure functionality.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas, including returning tools to designated areas.
Notify management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and personal injuries.
Follow company policies and procedures, with particular attention to safety regulations; comply with the Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct and customer confidentiality requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.