CNC Production Machining Apprentice (Fanuc Lathe/Mill)

A day in the life

You begin your shift by reviewing the cell work instructions and any notes from the CNC Trainer or Supervisor. You prep the machine and gages, set tools, and confirm your plan for the run. As parts come off the machine, you verify dimensions using the right gages, fine-tune offsets, and keep production flowing while meeting strict quality standards. Throughout the day, you document your work, maintain a clean, safe environment, and share improvement ideas that make the next run even better.

What you will do

• Follow job, safety/environmental, and inspection instructions as provided in cell work instructions and by the CNC Trainer or Supervisor
• Prepare machines and gages for operation prior to running parts
• Operate CNC equipment and verify parts meet specifications using plug, snap, flush pin, go/no-go gages, calipers, and other measurement tools
• Produce quality work that meets company and customer standards while meeting or exceeding production goals
• Perform offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy
• Adhere to the tag procedure
• Change cutting inserts and select appropriate insert radii as required
• Accurately complete all required paperwork and records
• Maintain housekeeping, safety & environmental requirements (recycling, labeling, spill response, and related programs)
• Comply with all applicable requirements of the Quality and Environmental systems
• Submit continuous improvement ideas for safety, productivity, quality, and housekeeping to your Supervisor or the HR box
• Perform other duties as defined by your Supervisor

What you bring

• Experience or trainability on CNC lathes, mills, and broaches
• Machine shop training in high school or beyond
• Ability to perform offset adjustments confidently
• Knowledge of insert types and radii, including proper changeover procedures
• Proficiency reading and interpreting gages such as plug, snap, flush pin, go/no-go, calipers, and similar tools

Tools & tech you will use

• CNC lathes
• Fanuc controls
• Tooling changeovers (inserts)
• Offset making and verification
• High-volume production techniques
• Troubleshooting of quality issues
• Various precision gaging instruments