1st Shift - CNC Lathe Setup Operator

Incentives:

401K: 100% Matching 6%
Tuition Reimbursement: 100% of In-State Accredited Approved Program Health, Dental, and Vision:
Extremely affordable and market leading health benefits.

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan): 15% discount on purchased stock at the lowest price of the quarter.

Job Summary:

The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Single Turret Lathe Setup Operator is responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes with live tooling capabilities to manufacture precision components from raw material through completion in accordance with blueprints, specifications, and quality requirements. The Setup Operator will independently prepare machines for production, including verifying raw materials, selecting and installing tooling and work holding, establishing offsets, and making necessary machining adjustments.

The Setup Operator will produce and verify parts for first article inspection, perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment, troubleshoot machining and tooling issues, and complete required production and quality documentation. This position is responsible for maintaining part quality and process stability throughout the production run.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Operate & set up single turret CNC Lathe Machines with Live Tooling capabilities

Inspect parts using precision measuring tools (e.g., Micrometers, Pin gages, bore gages, Thread gages, Plug gages, Drop Indicators, Height gages, Comparators)
Read blueprints or job orders for product specifications, such as dimensions & tolerances, tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds and depth of cut and determine sequence of operations

Select, position and secure tools in tool holders

Move controls to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut Observe the operation of the machine and verify conformance of machined workpiece to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as fixed gauges, calipers, and micrometers

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Independently set up and operate single turret CNC lathe machines with live tooling capabilities

Review blueprints, job travelers, setup documentation, and work instructions to determine product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, tooling requirements, and sequence of operations

Verify the correct raw material, tooling, work holding, programs, and other required resources are available prior to beginning setup

Select, install, position, and secure cutting tools, inserts, tool holders, work holding, and fixtures required for the machining operation

Establish and adjust tool offsets, work offsets, feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to achieve required specifications

Load and verify approved CNC programs and ensure proper machine setup prior to beginning production

Perform machine prove-out activities and safely produce the initial part for first article inspection

Make necessary setup and machining adjustments based on inspection results to bring parts into specification

Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, pin gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, plug gauges, drop indicators, height gauges, comparators, calipers, and other inspection equipment as required

Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and other technical documentation

Monitor machine operation and inspect completed work pieces to verify conformance to dimensional, quality, and customer requirements

Make appropriate tooling, offset, feed, and speed adjustments throughout the production run to maintain dimensional accuracy and process stability

Identify and troubleshoot common machining issues, including tooling wear, dimensional variation, surface finish concerns, work holding issues, and other process-related problems

Replace worn or damaged tooling and make adjustments necessary to maintain production and quality requirements

Complete required production paperwork, inspection documentation, job travelers, and other manufacturing records accurately and timely

Identify and communicate nonconforming product, equipment concerns, tooling issues, and process problems to appropriate personnel

Perform routine machine care and basic preventative maintenance activities and communicate when additional maintenance support is required

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Follow all company safety, quality,…