CNC Lathe Operator jobs

CNC Lathe Operator openings in India and the Gulf — and a free profile that puts you in front of the recruiters hiring for this role.

A CNC Lathe Operator produces precision metal parts on manual or CNC machines — reading drawings, setting tools and work-holding, running the program or the machine, and checking every part with measuring instruments to tight tolerances. Consistency and attention to detail are what employers pay for. Indian workers in this trade are hired every year for projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as across India.

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Skills employers look for

Reading engineering drawings and GD&T
CNC turning / milling / VMC / HMC operation
Program editing (Fanuc, Siemens) for setter roles
Tool selection, offsets and work-holding
Measuring with vernier, micrometer, gauges and CMM basics
Manual lathe, milling and grinding
Quality checks and first-piece approval

Qualifications & certificates

ITI in Turner, Machinist or Fitter trade, or a diploma in mechanical engineering
CNC operator / programmer certificate (CIPET, private institutes, in-house training)
Practical trade test on the machine

Where a CNC Lathe Operator is hired

Auto components and precision engineering
Tool rooms and die shops
Aerospace and defence suppliers
General engineering job shops
Medical devices and electronics hardware

How to get hired as a CNC Lathe Operator

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know programming for a CNC Lathe Operator job?

Operators usually load programs and adjust offsets; setters and programmers write or edit them. Learning basic G-code and one control (Fanuc or Siemens) opens the better-paid roles.

Which cities have the most machining jobs?

Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Faridabad and the Delhi NCR industrial belts have the largest concentrations of machine shops and auto-component plants.

How can employers find me?

Create a free GoodProfile profile listing your machines, controls and tolerances, and upload your resume. Recruiters search candidates by these skills.