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Nesco Resource lists this Lathe Operator opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lathe Operator – 1st Shift | 4-Day Work WeekPay: $48,000 – $52,000/year Schedule: 1st Shift | 4 Days/Week (3-Day Weekends Every Week!) Job Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time – Start Immediately!)Why You'll Want This JobWork only 4 days a week – enjoy more time offDirect hire – no temp period, immediate benefits potentialConsistent 1st shift hours – no nights or swing shiftsClean, organized, modern shopRoom to grow your machining skillsWhat You'll DoSet up and operate CNC lathesRead and interpret blueprints, prints, and setup sheetsLoad materials (bar stock) and monitor machine performanceInstall and adjust cutting tools, guide bushings, and tool holdersPerform tight-tolerance inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gaugesComplete in-process inspections and documentationIdentify and report defects or machining issuesPerform routine machine maintenance (coolant, oils, lubrication)Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environmentWhat You BringExperience operating or setting up lathesStrong mechanical aptitudeAbility to read and understand blueprints and tolerancesExperience with precision measuring instrumentsHigh attention to detail and commitment to qualitySolid math skills (fractions, decimals, tolerances)Willingness to learn and grow within the roleBonus If You HaveExperience with tight-tolerance machiningMulti-axis CNC or Swiss machine backgroundTroubleshooting and minor program adjustment experienceApply Today!Looking for a stable, long-term career with great pay and built-in 3-day weekends? This is your chance to join a team that values skill, quality, and work-life balance. Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40507, US
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