Machinist-Set-Up, Lathe

machinist-set-up lathe Overview

The CNC Lathe Set Up sets up and operates with little supervision, working from traveler, blueprint with sequence operations.

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $27.00 Duties and Responsibilities CNC Lathe Set Up Level I

• Positions and secures tooling and holding devices
• Loads program, checks machine on dry run operation
• Make sure machine activates to the program
• Checks own first articles must conform to specification, using all precision, measuring instrument
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

CNC Lathe Set Up Level II (in addition to CNC Lathe Set Up Level I)

• Sets up and operates all CNC lathes with minimum supervision
• Plans highly complex and exacting job and setups
• Pulls all required toolkits, inspection gauges, holding devices and materials specified by data sheet
• Replaces dull inserts or installs pre-set tools in machine load programs and makes specific offset control settings according to the data offset sheet
• Sets positions, checks machine operation
• Checks own work for conformance to specification
• Monitors machine operations
• Inspects machine parts to ensure job specification maintenance doing first/article of various parts operation to conform to print’s diameter to quality control specification, material certs confirmation
• Improves machining method reducing cycle and setup time, deleting extra tool, modified fixtures for quick setup
• Edits program, when required, for better quality and on-time delivery
• Assists in training of new employees

Education and Experience

• HS diploma required
• Minimum 2+ years progressive experience in machine shop environment
• Experience in metal machining industry or some technical training
• Knowledge in the use of all precision instruments and gauges, to submit quality first article parts
• Friendly, enthusiastic and a good team player
• Efficient, accurate, attentive to detail
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Hydra Electric Company is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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