CNC Horizontal Lathe Set up Operator - 3rd shift

CNC Horizontal Lathe Set up Operator - 3rd shift

Full Time Operatives United Gear and Assembly, Hudson, WI, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $29.00 To $34.00 Hourly

$2,000 retention bonus

Hiring Immediately

• Benefits program active 1st of the month following your start date, includes health, HRA, FSA, vision and dental insurance
• 401k program with 4% company contribution
• Company paid short term disability with elective long term disability
• Company paid life insurance with additional elective life insurance available
• 40 hours paid vacation after 6 months
• 10 paid holidays
• Profit sharing plan

United Gear and Assembly, Inc. is a premier manufacturer and supplier of precision gears, shafts, and related assemblies to various global OEMs in construction, agriculture, transportation, automotive, defense, and other industries. Based out of Hudson, WI, we are vertically integrated with a broad range of capabilities encompassing Engineering, Manufacturing, Full Heat Treating and Assembly. With a reputation built on satisfying quality requirements, narrow shipping windows, responsiveness to customers needs and a competitive position in the global market, UGA has become a world‑class supplier to the industry.

United Gear & Assembly is ISO/TS16929:2009 registered and we combine our engineering expertise, industry and application knowledge with design and process collaboration, to bring our customers high quality, cost effective solutions, delivered on time.

• Set up and operate horizontal multi‑axis lathes to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, facing and/or threading of parts.
• Review blueprints, job breakdown sheets and QC documents of part to determine machine settings, specifications, fixtures and tools needed to produce the part.
• Select and install tooling or preset tooling in tool posts, turret, arbors or indexing heads and tool magazine in sequence as defined on job breakdown sheets.
• Mount workpiece between centers, on arbor, on a chuck or to a faceplate manually or using a hoist.
• Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare to process sheets to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speeds of machining cuts.
• Adjust and direct flow of coolant against tooling and workpiece.
• Inspect first run piece and spot‑check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications using inspection equipment as specified on QC documents.
• Study job packet and organize materials for next run to reduce change‑over time.
• May set tools before positioning them in machine, using precision gauges and instruments.
• May set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machine and maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Complete “Daily Operator Checklist” at the beginning of each shift or when moving to a new area.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Intermediate reading, writing, and arithmetic skills; typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent, or a 2‑degree program.

Two to five years’ experience with gear cutting, hobbing and lathe equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Computer literate with ability to learn and work statistical and manufacturing software applications; verbal and written communication skills required.

Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel) and statistical and manufacturer software proficiency a plus.

• Problem Solving:
  Yes
• Analytical Ability:
  Yes
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Yes
• Bilingual:
  No
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Yes
• Dexterity:
  Yes

Provide on‑the‑job training to employee on software application and use.

• Standing 90%
• Walking 50%
• Sitting 5%
• Balancing 0%
• Stooping 5%
• Kneeling 0%
• Crouching 5%
• Crawling 0%
• Climbing 0%
• Hearing 40%
• Talking 25%
• Tasting or Smelling 0%
• Reaching/working overhead 0%
• Keyboard use/repetitive hand motion 1%
• Pushing 10% (Weight 50 lbs)
• Pulling 10% (Weight 50 lbs)
• Lifting 80% (Weight 50 lbs)
• Carrying 10% (Weight 50 lbs)

• Vibration 0%
• Radiation 0%
• Explosives 0%
• Electricity 0%
• Non‑weather heat 0%
• Non‑Weather cold 0%
• Outdoor Weather 0%
• Height 0%
• Toxic/caustic chemicals 0%
• Moving mechanical parts 0%
• Fumes or airborne particles 90%
• Non-weather wet, humid conditions 0%

Sunday through Thursday

10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Shift differential is $4.00 per hour additional.

Candidate would need to be able to train on 1st shift.