CNC Lathe I - Weekend F, S, N

Joyce/Dayton•Portland, IN

35d•Onsite

About The Position

A successful CNC Lathe Operator I can safely and efficiently manufacture parts that meet all quality requirements. This position is an hourly, non-exempt position and reports to the Production Supervisor. This position will work Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:48 AM - 7:18 PM.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED required.
1 year of proven CNC Lathe experience.
Overhead crane experience.
Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using steady rest.
Able to perform machine set up (install proper chuck jaws and tooling)
Basic understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
Basic blueprint reading skills, programming knowledge or experience, set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speeds and gearing terminology.
Basic knowledge of products.
Some basic knowledge of fixturing.
Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.
Ability to do light CNC editing.
Own basic hand tools at minimum.
Capable of understanding and following routing information.
Minimal layout capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Trustworthiness
Adaptable
Approachable
Curious

Responsibilities

Work to close tolerances (ie. .0002”)
Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments
Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels
Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements
Edit pre-written programs with supervision when necessary
Edit program for process improvements and troubleshooting
Mount work pieces in chuck, to faceplate, or to fixtures
Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or cutters, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet
Observe numerical control displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts
Turn dials and switches to override program and correct machine performance
Inspect first run piece and spot check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications
Study job packets and organize materials for next order during cycles to reduce cycle and setup time
Pre-set tools before positioning them in lathe
Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles
Set up and operate CNC machines using set-up sheets and written instructions with minimal supervision
Utilize all types of inspection instruments to check work per print without supervision
Possess knowledge of various cutting tools and has ability to determine various machine speeds and feeds
Perform basic equipment maintenance
Crosstrain on other plant machinery as required