JOB DETAILS

Lathe Operator

CompanyKaney Aerospace LLC
LocationFreeland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 20, 2026
About The Company
Kaney Inc. is an AS9100 certified engineering, manufacturing and technology company headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, with operations globally. Its product offerings include high-precision, high-reliability motion and position-control actuation solutions, test equipment, aircraft harnesses, laboratory architecture and operation, large-scale systems integration test and system engineering serving Aerospace, Defense, Medical and UAV/UAM markets. From front end to full aftermarket support, Kaney provides solutions for complex engineering, manufacturing, and aircraft certification challenges. Our customers include: Abbott, Boeing, Columbia Helicopters, Embraer, GE Aviation, Gulfstream, Honeywell, Parker Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Rockwell Collins, Stryker, USAF, Woodward and Zoll. Solutions Delivered with Unparalleled Velocity
About the Role

Description

 The Lathe Operator to support complex turning operations for precision ball screw manufacturing. This role requires expertise in CNC programming, process planning, and precision machining of high-tolerance components. The ideal candidate will understand how outside processing operations affect part geometry and will develop machining strategies accordingly. 

  

  • Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and turning centers for precision component manufacturing
  • Develop complete machining processes from print review through final inspection
  • Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications
  • Plan machining operations to compensate for dimensional changes caused by heat treating, coating, grinding, and other outside processing
  • Establish workholding methods and tooling strategies for complex precision parts
  • Create and optimize CNC programs to maximize efficiency and repeatability
  • Perform in-process inspections and final dimensional verification
  • Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues
  • Work closely with engineering and quality teams on new product introduction and process improvement
  • Maintain setup documentation, tooling records, and process standards
  • Mentor junior machinists and assist with technical training
  • Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts 


Requirements

  

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of CNC programming and process development
  • Experience machining tight-tolerance precision components
  • Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
  • Knowledge of material movement and dimensional change from outside processing operations
  • Experience with precision inspection equipment and measurement techniques 


  

Minimum Competencies:

· 5+ years of advanced CNC turning experience in precision manufacturing

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

· Ability to independently manage setups, programming, and process validation

Ball screw, aerospace, or high-precision manufacturing experience preferred 




Key Skills
CNC ProgrammingProcess PlanningPrecision MachiningBlueprint ReadingGD&T InterpretationCNC SetupTurning CentersDimensional VerificationWorkholding MethodsTooling StrategiesIn-process InspectionTroubleshootingCAD ModelsLean ManufacturingTechnical TrainingQuality Control
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes to manufacture high-tolerance precision ball screw components. Develop complete machining processes from print review through final inspection while optimizing for efficiency and repeatability.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$22 - $32
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
98
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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