CNC TURNING LATHE OPERATORS

Job title options
·         CNC Lathe Operator
·         CNC Turner
Position summary
The CNC Lathe Operator will run CNC turning machines to produce precision components as per drawings, process sheets and SOPs while maintaining quality, productivity and shop-floor discipline. Candidates may be freshers or experienced, but must come from manufacturing environments only and should be comfortable with machine handling, tool changes, offsets and basic inspection.

Key responsibilities
·         Load components into CNC chucks and ensure proper clamping and orientation.
·         Perform tool loading, tool changing and basic wear or offset correction.
·         Operate CNC lathe / turning machines as per approved production instructions.
·         Carry out basic in-process quality checks using standard measuring instruments.
·         Follow SOPs, safety rules, 5S practices and rejection-control procedures.
·         Maintain production quality, machine cleanliness and shift records.
·         Escalate alarms, tool issues, dimensional deviation and safety concerns on time.
Required technical skills
·         CNC turning / lathe machine operation.
·         Basic offset understanding.
·         Tool loading and tool change knowledge.
·         Basic drawing reading.
·         Use of vernier caliper, micrometer and gauges.
·         Ability to work with metric and imperial dimensions where required because the group’s precision machining communication references inch-based tolerances for global customers.
 
Required soft skills
·         Attention to detail.
·         Shift discipline.
·         Learning attitude.
·         Team coordination.
·         Safety awareness.
 
Education
·         ITI in Turner, Machinist, Fitter or related trades preferred.
·         Diploma in Mechanical / Production preferred.
·         Apprenticeship candidates under NATS/NAPS may be considered for fresher positions.
 
Machines / tools used
·         CNC turning centers / CNC lathes.
·         Vernier caliper, micrometer, bore gauge, thread gauges.
·         Job cards, process sheets and basic ERP entries where applicable.