CNC Lathe Set Up Operator

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Full Time Middletown, CT, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $30.00 Hourly

At Aero Flow Technologies, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interaction. After our materials have gone through the necessary processes, we are left with high-performance finished goods that are ready to be incorporated into assemblies for our customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct all set-up operations in support of machining for self and others.
• Set up and operate machines in accordance with process sheets and any other required paperwork (i.e. drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Create, edit, and/or retrieve CNC programs from system files and execute.
• Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
• Inspect and verify conformance of product to specifications, using a variety of inspection equipment such as gages, micrometers, indicators, shadow graph, and micro-height.
• Use manufacturing paperwork including travelers, blueprints, and sketches.
• Meet time and schedule standards.
• Identify set-up reduction opportunities and Lean process opportunities.
• Properly use the MRP system to record job information.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:

Company Goals:

• Safety – Conduct all operations in a safe manner.
• Quality – Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes.
• Profit – Meet the time & quality standards for all assigned work. Maintain accurate inventory
• Bookings & Shipments as communicated – Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs.

Key Initiatives:

• Continuous Improvement– Identify job specific and general area improvements to supervision. Consistently improve the organization and cleanliness of assigned areas (6S).
• MRP – Constant adherence to MRP system. Identify potential or realized issues to supervision.
• Workforce Development – Identify training needs (or opportunities) to supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes. A willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture.
• Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize workday/projects independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Additional position specific qualifications (i.e. computer software)

EXPERIENCE/

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• 5 years of relevant CNC machine experience.
• Ability to read basic CNC lathe programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• A firm understanding of CNC programs to include format and editing.
• Ability to use various inspection gages.
• Basic computer knowledge.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

REQUIRED:

N/A

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…