CNC Lathe Operator 1

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing • New Berlin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the basic setup and operation of Wenthe-Davidson’s CNC turning and/or milling centers. Performs machine changeovers and runs production parts safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established production standards and customer quality requirements.

Requirements

• Basic general education
• Ability to communicate with all levels, provide oral and written instructions/directions and understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic shop math and measurements.
• Ability to use calipers, bore gages, and other gages for inspection.
• Ability to follow company designated processes using setup sheets and work routings.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to determine possible solutions for problems which could occur during a machine setup or production run.
• The ability to meet the attendance standards stated in the company attendance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Desire to grow their career in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively operate CNC lathes and/or mills in cells to produce parts in a timely fashion. Generally, machines are running similar/repetitive parts in production cells.
• Complete basic setups based on setup sheets and work routings. This includes utilizing tool holders and cutting tools.
• Monitor production parts with measuring equipment and visual inspection at required intervals while maintaining cutting tools to satisfy customers’ quality requirements.
• Adjust offsets and lengths accordingly, as needed, to maintain part tolerances using various measurement gages.
• Perform operations on first production run products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable work area.
• Perform operator level preventative maintenance on equipment.
• May run more than one machine at a time based on cell design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed