CNC Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift

Modern Industries • Tempe, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 2nd shift opportunity, Monday - Thursday plus 8% differential. The role involves operating CNC lathes, monitoring machine performance, ensuring work-pieces meet quality standards, and performing necessary adjustments and setups.

Requirements

• Knowledge of machine tools, including their uses and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Ability to control the operations of machining equipment and systems.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed to perform a job.
• Ability to detect machine errors (i.e. noises, vibrations, etc.).
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors and to find a solution to the problem.
• Basic mathematics knowledge, particularly Trigonometry.
• Basic understanding of Metallurgy.
• Knowledge of G codes and M codes for CNC.
• Desire understanding of probe routines and broken tool detection lasers.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in relevant field preferred.
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing training.
• Basic Blueprint Reading.
• Documentation and Modern’s Production System.
• Inspection Techniques for Machinists, SPC Charts and Tools.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, Adjusting Boring heads.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, starts, and stops machines.
• Monitors the feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.
• Watches gauges, dials, and other indicators to make sure machines are working properly and work-pieces meet quality standards.
• Monitors machines during operation to detect dull cutting tools and excessive vibration.
• Measures dimensions of finished work-pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Calculates and sets machine movements according to drawing specs.
• Adjusts machine feeds and speeds, changes cutting tools, and/or adjusts machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if the machine malfunctions.
• Sets up fixtures, tools, and programs for the operation of machines for repeat jobs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED