CNC Lathe Machinist - Setup & Production

REPORTS TO: Lathe Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Engaged in setup and production of machining jobs of metallic or nonmetallic work pieces, applying knowledge of machine shop management procedures, machine tool setup and operating techniques, and production machining methods:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Verifies work orders for accuracy. Check prints to work orders to insure part number, revision number, material, lot traceability, etc. match. Also verifies material pulled for job is correct type and amount needed for the job.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product, and suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials prior to set-up.
• Sets up machines and equipment to run jobs, including tooling offsets
• May be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested. Essential job functions can and will be updated as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands:
The employee is required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor, exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Visual Acuity:
Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

Hearing Ability:
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions:

The Machinist/Operator is subject to: high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, dust and mist skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid

SPECIFIC CAPABILITIES:

• Self
  - Motivated, with a willingness to learn new skills
• Strong problem solving capabilities, able to troubleshoot
• Operational Pick-Off knowledge and Live Tooling experience
• Programming experience with MasterCAM version 2024 a plus
• Ability to read blue prints, G-codes and make edits fluently
• Full knowledge of machining applications, tooling and inspection criteria
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, proficient at programming and setting up machines
• CNC Lathe setup to run HWACHEON Hi-Tech 230 AL YSMC, NAKAMURA SC-300M and AS-200L with Milling. CNC Lathes using FANUC controls

THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION WAS APPROVED (JUN 2026) BY KEN GROSS