PART-TIME CNC LATHE APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST

Slant-Bed and Swiss-Type CNC Lathes

ABOUT THE POSITION

We distribute CNC lathe technology throughout the United States and are building our technical and demonstration capabilities from our showroom in Arden, North Carolina. We are looking for an experienced CNC lathe operator who can learn our machines inside and out. You will use that knowledge to produce sample parts, conduct live demonstrations, answer technical questions from potential buyers, and provide ongoing support to customers. This is more than a production operator position. It is part machinist, part applications specialist, and part customer educator. The ideal candidate understands CNC turning and can clearly explain what a machine is doing, how it should be configured, and whether it is a good fit for a particular application. The position will begin part time, with hours scheduled as needed. We expect the role and available hours to grow as machine sales and customer demand increase.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn the operation and capabilities of our slant-bed and Swiss-type CNC lathes Set up and operate the machines for demonstrations, testing, and sample production Review customer part drawings and help determine the appropriate machine, tooling, and process Program and produce sample parts for prospective buyers Conduct live machine demonstrations for customers visiting our showroom Explain machine features, capabilities, tooling, and production considerations Help prospective buyers determine which machine and configuration best fit their applications Provide technical support to customers by phone, email, video call, and when appropriate, in person Troubleshoot programming, setup, tooling, cutting, and part-quality issues Assist with machine testing, routine maintenance, and showroom readiness Document procedures, recommended settings, and solutions to common technical questions Provide practical feedback to our sales and engineering teams based on customer applications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hands-on CNC lathe operating experience Experience setting up CNC turning equipment, including tools, offsets, workholding, and materials Ability to read part drawings and understand dimensions, tolerances, and surface-finish requirements Working knowledge of tooling, feeds and speeds, and common turning operations Ability to diagnose machining and part-quality problems Willingness and ability to learn unfamiliar equipment and control systems Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly Professional and comfortable interacting directly with prospective buyers and existing customers Dependable, organized, and able to work independently Training on our equipment will be provided.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS CNC

programming experience CAD/CAM experience Applications engineering or technical support experience Experience conducting equipment demonstrations or customer training Familiarity with live tooling and multi-axis turning operations Comfort appearing on camera for machine demonstrations, educational videos, YouTube, or social media Appearing on camera is completely optional and is not a requirement for the position.

SCHEDULE AND GROWTH

This position will begin on a part-time, as-needed basis. Hours will initially depend on scheduled demonstrations, sample-part requests, machine testing, and customer-support needs. We are actively growing our U.S. distribution business and expect this position to expand as sales volume increases. The right person will have an opportunity to help shape our technical support and applications program as the company grows.

JOB DETAILS

Job type: Part time

Schedule:

Variable and based on business needs Work location: In person at our Asheville, North Carolina showroom

TO APPLY

Please submit your résumé along with a brief description of your CNC lathe experience. If possible, include the types of machines, controls, materials, and parts you have worked with.

Pay:

$18.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 4.0 - 10.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person