Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a dependable CNC Lathe Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Cleveland, OH. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing professional with CNC machine operation experience who is ready to build long-term skills in a stable production environment.
The CNC Lathe Operator will set up and operate CNC machinery, primarily CNC lathes, to produce quality parts according to work orders, engineering drawings, and production specifications. This is a great opportunity to join a team-focused environment where safety, quality, communication, and consistent production are valued. Candidates can expect structured training, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to grow into a long-term role after the initial contract period.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC machines, primarily CNC lathes, to manufacture parts according to work orders, drawings, and production requirements.
- Load and unload parts, monitor machine cycles, and inspect operations to ensure proper machine performance.
- Identify potential machine issues, including worn or damaged cutting tools, and report concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Use hand tools to deburr, de-gate, polish, and finish manufactured parts as required.
- Complete production documentation, stamp off completed operations, and move parts to the next production stage.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $19 to $20 per hour.
- Job Type: 3-month contract-to-hire opportunity.
- Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
- Training Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Location: Cleveland, OH 44130.
- Candidates must be comfortable transitioning to 2nd shift after completing training.
- Set up and operate CNC lathes and related CNC machinery for production runs.
- Monitor machine cycles, load and unload parts, and maintain consistent production output.
- Inspect parts and machine operations to support quality and production standards.
- Complete required production documentation accurately at each stage.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 6 months of CNC machine operation experience required.
- Experience operating CNC lathes and/or milling machines required.
- Ability to read and follow work orders, production instructions, and engineering drawings.
- Ability to identify machine malfunctions and recognize worn or damaged cutting tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate documentation.
- Comfortable working in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- CNC lathe experience preferred.
- Prior experience with deburring, polishing, finishing, or basic part inspection preferred.
- Experience working in a structured manufacturing or production environment preferred.
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