CNC Turning Specialist (FANUC Lathe)

Location: Wauconda, IL

Schedule: 3rd Shift, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Training: Begin on 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 4:00 PM) for 2–3 weeks before transitioning to 3rd shift

You clock in as the shop settles into its overnight rhythm. Your station: a multi-spindle CNC lathe powered by a belt-driven spindle and fed by a bar feeder you’ve already prepped with material. You bring up the program on the FANUC control, make a few thoughtful offsets, and run the first piece. Calipers and gauges confirm what your eye already suspects—the part is on spec. A quick offset tweak tightens a dimension, and production begins.

Throughout the shift, you watch chip flow, keep the bar feeder topped and aligned, and manage the cycle so the machine stays productive. You empty chip conveyors, swap out gaylords and scrap bins, and keep the area organized. When it’s time for a changeover, you handle tooling, set zeros, verify G- and M-code intent, and bring the next job to life. Between runs, you perform spindle care and basic maintenance to keep uptime high.

• Operate and monitor multi-spindle CNC lathes using FANUC controls
• Prep and load bar stock; run a belt-driven spindle with a bar feeder
• Perform part inspections and adjust offsets to maintain tolerance
• Support CNC setups and changeovers for new jobs
• Manage chips and materials: move chippings, gaylords, and scrap bins
• Assist with spindle maintenance and keep machines production-ready

• 1–3 years operating CNC lathes
• Comfort with FANUC controls
• Strong part inspection habits and documentation
• Proficiency making CNC offsets
• Working knowledge of G-code and M-code (general understanding preferred)
• Background with multi-spindle operations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
• Hands-on experience prepping material for a bar feeder
• Readiness to handle chip removal and move gaylords/scrap bins

• CNC Tooling
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Spindle Maintenance & Repair
• CNC Machine Operating
• Lathe