CNC Lathe Operator I

Joyce/Dayton•Portland, IN

About The Position

The CNC Lathe Operator I safely and efficiently manufactures parts that meet quality requirements. This hourly, non-exempt position reports to the Production Supervisor. The operator sets up and runs CNC machines with minimal supervision, follows process sheets and written instructions, inspects work to specifications, and performs basic equipment maintenance. The role requires working with metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and may include cross-training on other plant machinery as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of proven CNC lathe experience.
Overhead crane experience.
Experience using a steady rest.
Ability to set up machines, including installing proper chuck jaws and tooling.
Sound mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
Basic blueprint-reading skills.
Programming knowledge or experience, setup capabilities, tooling knowledge, and understanding of feeds, speeds, and gearing terminology.
Basic understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility and basic knowledge of products and fixturing.
Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.
Ability to perform light CNC editing.
Own basic hand tools at minimum.
Minimal layout capabilities.
Prolonged periods of standing and ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to close tolerances.
Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments and inspect first-run and succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.
Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels and perform basic equipment maintenance.
Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining operations, dimensions, setups, and operating requirements.
Edit pre-written programs with supervision when necessary and make edits for process improvements and troubleshooting.
Mount work pieces in chucks, on faceplates, or in fixtures.
Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets, cutters, or automatic tool change magazines as specified on process sheets.
Monitor numerical control displays and compare them with process-sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and machining speeds.
Override programs using dials and switches to correct machine performance.
Study job packets and organize materials for the next order during machine cycles to reduce cycle and setup time.
Pre-set tools before positioning them in the lathe.
Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles.
Set up and operate CNC machines using setup sheets and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Use inspection instruments to check work against prints without supervision.
Determine appropriate machine speeds and feeds using knowledge of cutting tools.
Crosstrain on other plant machinery as required.
Follow routing information and meet quality requirements.