CNC Machinist - Lathe & Mazak

Position Title:   CNC LATHE OPERATOR

Department: Machine finishing

Reports to:  Production Supervisor

Primary Responsibility:

Operates CNC lathes to machine product to customer specifications.  May also perform miscellaneous secondary work using manual machines such as lathes, mills and saws.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Studies and interprets drawings, roll tags, manuals to determine specifications and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.


• Efficiently sets up and operates machine tools. This includes loading programs and making tool offsets, loading and unloading product and running machinery.


• Use precision measuring instruments and hand tools to verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.


• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine as required ensuring product is machined to customer specifications.


• Troubleshoots process and makes basic adjustments to set up.


• Deburrs product.


• Performs preventive maintenance functions on equipment.


• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.


• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 3+ Years experience with Mazak CNC Lathe Set Up and operation with Mazatrol conversational programming.


• Must be able to read blueprints, read micrometers and calipers.

Other Candidate Qualifications

• Good mechanical skills


• Good shop math skills


• Familiarization with computer technology


• Must be able to work overtime when requested.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 35 lbs. frequently


• Stand for extended periods - 2 hour periods


• Some overtime required

Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.