CNC Lathe Machinist - 1st & 2nd Shift Available

Multisource Mfg•Granite City, IL

3d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Lathe Set Up / Operator sets up and operates CNC multi-axis lathes to cut, drill, mill, ream, and bore workpieces using live tooling. The position involves interpreting engineered drawings and programs, selecting and installing tooling, loading or creating part programs, setting machine controls, monitoring operations, measuring parts, and correcting malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. The operator also performs basic machine maintenance, cleans equipment and work areas, follows safety regulations, and may operate multiple pieces of equipment when appropriate. The role works with management to determine appropriate production methods and contributes to company goals by completing jobs safely, efficiently, and within budget. Ehrhardt Engineered Solutions designs and builds custom tools, dies, special machines, automated equipment, and integrated solutions, and manufactures critical-use nuclear fuel products and assemblies for the commercial nuclear power industry.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or five years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
Basic math and computer skills.
Live tool experience.
Conversational programming skills.
Five years of CNC lathe experience.
Ability to relocate to Granite City, Illinois before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Esprit programming experience.
Mori Seki experience.
Tsugami experience.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineered drawings, programs, setup sheets, sketches, and technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.
Mount, align, and secure tooling, attachments, and workpieces on machines.
Select, install, and touch off cutting tools in the machine spindle.
Create or load part programs in the machine controller.
Calculate and set machine controls to position the spindle in relation to the workpiece and regulate cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.
Start machines and monitor displays and operations to detect malfunctions.
Stop machines to change cutting tools, adjust setups according to the machining sequence, or measure parts against engineered drawing specifications.
Enter commands or manually adjust machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
Operate machines manually for non-automated functions or when automatic programming is faulty or the machine malfunctions.
Discuss program errors with supervisors or programming personnel to resolve problems.
Clean machines, tooling, parts, and work areas.
Perform basic machine maintenance.
Follow safety regulations and report safety violations to management.
Operate multiple pieces of equipment at one time when the job allows.
Work with management to ensure appropriate methods are used to produce parts.
Complete jobs safely, efficiently, and under budget to contribute to company goals.