CNC Horizontal Lathe Set up Operator - 3rd shift
Company: United Gear & Assembly
Location: Hudson
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
* $1,000 sign on bonus * * Hiring Immediately * United Gear &
Assembly offers: * Benefits program active 1st of the month
following your start date which includes; health, HRA, FSA, vision
and dental insurance * 401k program with 4% company contribution *
Company paid short term disability with elective long term
disability * Company paid life insurance with additional elective
life insurance available * 40 hours paid vacation after 6 months *
10 paid holidays * Profit sharing plan United Gear and Assembly,
Inc. is a premier manufacturer and supplier of precision gears,
shafts, and related assemblies to various global OEMs in
construction, agriculture, transportation, automotive, defense, and
other industries. Based out of Hudson, WI, we are vertically
integrated with a broad range of capabilities encompassing
Engineering, Manufacturing, Full Heat Treating and Assembly. With a
reputation built on satisfying quality requirements, narrow
shipping windows, responsiveness to customers needs and a
competitive position in the global market, UGA has become a
world-class supplier to the industry. United Gear & Assembly is
ISO/TS16929:2009 registered and we combine our engineering
expertise, industry and application knowledge with design and
process collaboration, to bring our customers high quality, cost
effective solutions, delivered on time. RESPONSIBILITES Sets up and
operates horizontal multi axis lathes to perform machining
operations such as turning, boring, facing and/or threading of
parts. Review blueprints, job breakdown sheets and QC documents of
part to determine the machine settings, specifications, fixtures,
and tools necessary to produce the part. Selects and installs
tooling or preset tooling in tool posts, turret, arbors or indexing
heads and tool magazine in sequence as defined on job breakdown
sheets. Mounts work piece between centers, on arbor, on a chuck or
to a faceplate manually or using a hoist. Observes numerical
displays on control panel and compares to process sheets to verify
dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speeds of machining cuts.
Adjusts and directs flow of coolant against tooling and work piece.
Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces to
conformance to specifications, using inspection equipment’s as
specified on QC documents. Inspects first run piece and spot checks
succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications, using
specified measuring instructions and QC documentation. Studies job
packet and organizes materials for next run for the purpose of
shortening changeover time. May set tools before positioning them
in machine, using precision gauges and instruments. May setup and
operate another machine tool during machining cycles. Preform
preventive maintenance on machine and maintain cleanliness of work
area. Complete “Daily Operator Checklist” at the beginning of each
shift or when moving to new area. Additional duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Intermediate reading, writing, and
arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a
high school diploma or equivalent, or a 2-degree program. Two to
five years’ experience with Gear Cutting, Hobb and Lathe equipment
in a manufacturing environment. Computer literate with the ability
to learn and work statistical and manufacturing software
applications. Duties require verbal and written communication
skills. Microsoft Office Professional, Word, Excel, statistical and
manufacturer software a plus Important Qualities for Successful Job
Performance: (Y for Yes, N for No) Problem Solving: Y Analytical
Ability: Y Communication Skills: Y Bilingual: N Interpersonal
Skills: Y Dexterity: Y ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide
on-the-job training to employee on software application and use.
Physical Demands (By percentage of activity) Standing: 90% Walking:
50% Sitting: 5% Balancing: 0% Stooping: 5% Kneeling: 0% Crouching:
5% Crawling: 0% Climbing: 0% Hearing: 40% Talking 25% Tasting or
Smelling: 0% Reaching/working overhead: 0% Keyboard use/repetitive
Hand Motion: 1% Pushing: 10% Weight: 50 lbs. Pulling: 10% Weight:
50 lbs. Lifting: 80% Weight: 50 lbs. Carrying: 10% Weight: 50 lbs.
Work Environment (Percent of the on-the-job time exposed to each
condition) Vibration: 0% Radiation: 0% Explosives: 0% Electricity:
0% Non-weather heat: 0% Non-Weather cold: 0% Outdoor Weather: 0%
Height: 0% Toxic/caustic chemicals: 0% Moving mechanical parts: 0%
Fumes or airborne particles: 90% Non-weather wet, humid conditions:
0% Keywords: Lathe, Horizontal Turning, Turning, Machinist, CNC
Machinist, Setup Sunday through Thursday 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Shift
differential is $4.00 per hour additional Candidate would need to
be able to train on 1st shift. Compensation details: 27-27 Hourly
Wage PI40e386ee838d-37456-38057506
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