CNC Lathe Operator — 2nd Shift

Job overview

The CNC Lathe Operator — 2nd Shift role is onsite in Elkhart, IN, on the shop floor in a manufacturing environment. Compensation is not specified. The operator produces precision aerospace components to support high-quality production and on-time customer delivery. The role sets up and operates CNC horizontal turning lathes, verifies parts against engineering specifications, and maintains production and inspection records. It contributes to quality and efficiency by monitoring machine operation, reporting process issues, and working with engineering, quality, and production teams.

What you'll do

• Set up and operate CNC lathes, including tooling, work holding, offsets, and program validation
• interpret blueprints and work instructions
• adjust feeds, speeds, tool paths, and offsets
• calculate dimensions and tolerances
• inspect parts with precision measuring instruments
• maintain production and inspection records
• monitor machine operation
• perform routine maintenance
• report nonconformances and process variations
• collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams
• follow safety requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc lathe operator

2nd shift

elkhart in

kessington machine products

aerospace components

cnc setup

precision machining

blueprint reading

gd&t

as9100 quality

itar u.s.-person eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• life insurance
• employee assistance plan
• retirement savings plan with competitive matches
• developmental opportunities.

Why this role

Second-shift position producing aerospace components; requires three to five years of CNC lathe experience, blueprint reading, GD&T, and a high school diploma or equivalent. ITAR U.S.-person eligibility applies.

About the employer

Kessington Machine Products is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Tool Manufacturing. Sector: 33.