Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The CNC Lathe Operator will be responsible for operating CNC machines to produce high-quality metal parts according to specifications. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of machining processes.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Demonstrates company values and shares the organizational commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and a high-performance workforce through positive employee relations.
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Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.
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Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.
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Pursues continuous improvement by suggesting, implementing, and supporting solutions/strategies to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and improve the operation, and decrease downtime; participates in continuous improvement activities and projects, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
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Set up and operate CNC machine to perform a series of machining operations such turning, boring, threading, facing, grinding, drilling and tapering on round metal bars.
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Determine correct cutting tool to use based on material and other specifications to achieve required dimensions and finish tolerances.
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Work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications, job orders, tooling instructions and standard charts to obtain such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
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Make required adjustments to machinery to compensate for material tooling, machine, or program conditions.
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Troubleshoot and resolve various types of operating difficulties, recommend corrective action on process failures within the department.
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Determine correct cutting tool to use to achieve required dimensions and finish tolerances.
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Safely operate overhead cranes to move metal bar parts
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Inspect part throughout machining process to ensure conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, and other associated measurement tools
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Complete necessary and accurate records, including inspection reports.
General Responsibilities:
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Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.
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Meets on-site attendance requirements.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Work Experience:
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4 years’ experience with set-up and operation of CNC lathes
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Experienced in cutting a variety of metals and welds preferred
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Experienced in turning, drilling, boring and threading both internal and external
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Experienced in a 4-jaw chuck setup preferred
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Experience with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work
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Experience with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements
Education and Skills:
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Ability to use Conversational Programming required
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Ability to identify speeds and feeds on different alloys required
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Ability to read, understand, and interpret detailed blueprints, schematics, etc.
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Ability to properly use micrometers, verniers, calipers and tape measures to determine tolerances required
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Ability to hold tight tolerances within .001”
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Ability to use basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as required
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Familiarity with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work
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Familiarity with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:
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Position may require person to be on their feet for 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties
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Ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds infrequently
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Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
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Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position
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Ability to speak, write and understand English fluently
