Lathe Operator
Kaney Aerospace LLC•Freeland, MI
•$22 - $32•Onsite
About The Position
The Lathe Operator to support complex turning operations for precision ball screw manufacturing. This role requires expertise in CNC programming, process planning, and precision machining of high-tolerance components. The ideal candidate will understand how outside processing operations affect part geometry and will develop machining strategies accordingly.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of CNC programming and process development
- Experience machining tight-tolerance precision components
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
- Knowledge of material movement and dimensional change from outside processing operations
- Experience with precision inspection equipment and measurement techniques
- 5+ years of advanced CNC turning experience in precision manufacturing
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to independently manage setups, programming, and process validation
Nice To Haves
- Ball screw, aerospace, or high-precision manufacturing experience
Responsibilities
- Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and turning centers for precision component manufacturing
- Develop complete machining processes from print review through final inspection
- Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications
- Plan machining operations to compensate for dimensional changes caused by heat treating, coating, grinding, and other outside processing
- Establish workholding methods and tooling strategies for complex precision parts
- Create and optimize CNC programs to maximize efficiency and repeatability
- Perform in-process inspections and final dimensional verification
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues
- Work closely with engineering and quality teams on new product introduction and process improvement
- Maintain setup documentation, tooling records, and process standards
- Mentor junior machinists and assist with technical training
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
