AI summary
CNC Lathe Machinist role operating up to two CNC turning machines to produce PTFE parts in a job shop environment, handling setup, minor program edits, tooling, documentation, and quality checks. Trelleborg is a global manufacturer with an award-winning team focus on safety and quality. Standout perk: a clean, climate-controlled, virtually coolant-free facility with tools provided and training to become a setup expert.
Key skills
CNC turning (lathe) operationJob setup and changeoversMinor CNC program editingBlueprint readingPrecision measurement (micrometers, calipers, optical comparator, PI tapes)Quality documentation and checksManual lathe operationDrill press operationLight machine maintenance and cleaningStandard PC applications
Salary not listed — comparable CNC lathe machinist roles in Fort Wayne, IN typically pay about $22–$32/hour depending on experience and certifications.
You'll thrive here if you’re an experienced machinist who can independently set up CNC lathes, make minor program edits, and consistently follow documentation, safety, and quality requirements in a job shop environment.
Why apply
- Clean, climate-controlled facility
- Virtually coolant-free environment
- Tools provided; setup expert training
We provide all necessary tools and train our machinists to be set-up experts that are responsible for changing over and editing programs and loading their own tooling in a job shop environment. Our machinist belong to a global award winning team because they complete all necessary documentation and quality checks to ensure our customers' needs are met. Our facility is clean, climate controlled, and a virtually coolant free environment where safety is our 1st pillar of excellence.
Quality: Defined as having not more than 4 active performance guideline write-ups of any type (i.e. note-to-file, written warning).
EQUIPMENT/MACHINES/TOOLS UTILIZED
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
JOB DUTIES:
- Operate up to two CNC machinery simultaneously to fabricate PTFE parts.
- Perform own job set up.
- Minor editing of programs
- Read and understand blueprints.
- Use measuring equipment such as scales, micrometers, PI tapes, optical comparators, and calipers.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
- Maintain exceptional standards of quality and performance for Machinist.
Quality: Defined as having not more than 4 active performance guideline write-ups of any type (i.e. note-to-file, written warning).
- Performance: Will not have output that is more than 10% below the average attainment of all the operators of the same assigned area
- Other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- 2nd Operation machining.
- Counting and kitting of components for shipment.
- Operate manual lathe and drill press as required.
EQUIPMENT/MACHINES/TOOLS UTILIZED
- CNC turning lathes
- Manual Machines
- 2nd Operations equipment
- Measuring instruments
- Standard PC and Applications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Qualify in one of the following:
- 5 years of experience in machining and a certification in one of the following: Machining, CNC machining, Machine Technology or completion of a relevant program
- OR
- 7 years of experience in machining.
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