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13 Lathe operator jobs in Columbus, OH

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Columbus, OH · On-site

$32 - $36/hr

10 of the Most Popular Types of Lathe Operator Jobs in 2026

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You do not need formal education qualifications to begin a career as a lathe operator. Instead, these positions seek candidates who have at least some technical training in CNC machinery, either through a previous job or a professional training program. The more related skills you have, such as fabricating, welding, CNC operations, varied machining techniques, and machine maintenance and safety, the better. These skills help your application stand out among other applicants. Lathe operators need excellent blueprint reading abilities and strong mathematical and precision skills. You may be required to pass a drug test before beginning your employment.

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Top Types Of Lathe Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Lathe Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Milling Machine Operator

    Salary range: $35,000 - $46,500

    Milling Machine Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Milling Machine Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Milling Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cnc Drill Operator

    Salary range: $41,000 - $56,000

    Cnc Drill Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Drill Operator jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Drill Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cnc Swiss Machine Operator

    Salary range: $41,000 - $56,000

    Cnc Swiss Machine Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cnc Swiss Machine Operator jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Cnc Swiss Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cnc Training

    Salary range: $41,000 - $56,000

    Cnc Training is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cnc Training jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Training job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Daewoo

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,500

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  • Vmc Machine Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $40,500

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  • Cnc Machinist

    Salary range: $41,000 - $56,000

    The job of a CNC machinist is to ensure the accuracy of production runs by pre-programming and monitoring runs for quality. A CNC machinist has a strong working knowledge of Computer Numeric Controlled machinery and is committed to quality and safety.

  • Hmc Machine Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $40,500

    Hmc Machine Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hmc Machine Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hmc Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Bobcad

    Salary range: $58,000 - $74,500

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  • Lathe Machine Operator

    Salary range: $39,500 - $52,000

    Lathe Machine Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Lathe Machine Operator jobs pay between $39,500 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Lathe Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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