Entry Level CNC Operator

CNC Mill & Lathe Operator – Entry-Level Job Description

General Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines (mills or lathes) to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning, and grinding.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and job specifications.
• Load raw materials and parts onto machines.
• Monitor machine operations and make adjustments as needed.
• Inspect finished products using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machines.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic understanding of CNC machinery and tooling.
• Ability to read mechanical documents and drawings.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Minimum Experience for Entry-Level

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 years prior CNC experience required.
• Completion of acertificate or diploma in machining or engineeringis a plus

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• 2D Drawings (AutoCAD, Solidworks, NX CAD (Siemens))
• Manual Grinder (Okamoto, Cin-Milacron, Norton)
• Manual Lathe (Clausing)
• CNC Laser Cutter (Mazak, Amada, Cincinnati)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Waterjet
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Eurotech, Hanwha, Yama-Seiki, Nomura)
• Boring Mill (Doosan)
• CNC Grinder (Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Amada)
• Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport, Sharp, Clausing)
• Measurement Gauges
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC) (Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Band Saw
• Belt Sander