CNC Lathe Operator

Overview

JOB TITLE:

CNC Lathe Operator

REPORTS TO:

Production Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS:
None

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the CNC Lathe Operator has previous manufacturing experience, demonstrates the necessary measuring skills to work without routine oversight. Employee demonstrates ability and willingness to be trained to operate multiple pieces of equipment, works well in a team environment, and the ability to touch off tools.

By embodying the core values of our company, the CNC Lathe Operator will apply considerable production operations knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks on the production floor.

• Manufacture products in accordance with engineering drawings
• Check product dimensions utilizing proper equipment
• Record, as required, all productivity on company system
• Clean and maintain machinery according to department and company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of operation experience with CNC Lathes.
• Ability to set-up a CNC lathe (including work holding, kitting of tools, touching off of tools/establishing offsets, reading of manufacturing drawings, and first article buy-off) on Mazak & FANUC controls.
• Set up tool geometry in tool data.
• Knowledge in turning inserts/tool holders/feeds and speeds of tooling
• Experience with utilizing a pre-setter offline for tool offsets
• Experience with quick change tooling
• Experience with macro programming and Mastercam or other major programming software
• Knowledge of basic measuring tools, calipers, micrometers, comparators and math required
• Solid understanding of GD&T with ability to read and interpret drawing requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand and bend for up to ten hours. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The majority of the work is on the manufacturing floor.