CNC Lathe Operator – Day Shift

🔧 At a Glance
✔ Shift: Day Shift (Monday–Friday)
✔ Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✔ Pay: From $22.00 per hour
✔ Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

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About the Role

Systematic Manufacturing is hiring a CNC Lathe Operator for our day shift in Madison Heights, Michigan. This role is ideal for an experienced CNC lathe operator who takes pride in consistent, accurate production work and can keep machines running efficiently with minimal supervision.

You’ll be responsible for running twin-spindle and Swiss-type CNC lathes, maintaining part quality, and supporting steady daily production in a modern, climate-controlled shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and operate twin-spindle and Swiss-type CNC lathes according to setup sheets and job instructions
• Run production parts while maintaining quality and cycle efficiency
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools
• Monitor tool wear and make basic offset adjustments as needed
• Keep machines and work areas clean, organized, and maintained
• Accurately record production data and inspection results
• Communicate machine issues or quality concerns to the lead machinist or setup technician

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of CNC lathe operating experience (twin-spindle or Swiss preferred)
• Ability to read basic blueprints and understand part tolerances
• Familiarity with common inspection tools and basic CNC offsets
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and quality-focused work habits
• Experience with Fanuc or Citizen controls is a plus

Schedule & Pay

• Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Pay: From $22.00 per hour, based on experience
• Overtime available as needed

Benefits & Growth

• Full benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
• Modern, clean, climate-controlled CNC shop
• Stable day-shift schedule with steady work
• Opportunities to advance into setup, Swiss, or CNC programming roles
• Full-time, onsite position