CNC Lathe Set Up Operator - Level II

Company: HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Sets-up and operates CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards. Major Areas of Responsibility: - Set-up and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis and multi-axis) (e.g. Eurotech, Hardinge, etc.) - Will work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions. - Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part. - Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material from staging area. - Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others. - Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as necessary. - Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators. - Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance to quality standards. - Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department. - Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary. - Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work - Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels. - Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized. - Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area. - Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap. - Notifies lead person or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties. - Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed. - Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed. - Performs other related duties as required. - Interacts with associates from all departments. Requirements: - High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus. - 3 years of set-up experience minimum required - Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus. - Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls - Must be able to set and change tools. - Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques. - Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus. - Strong interpersonal and analytical skills. - Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork. - Must be able to read CNC programs. - Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment Physical Requirements: - Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs. - Able to stand for up to 8 hours. PIa7989e19a6e4-25405-39493674

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