CNC Lathe Operator II- 1st Shift

Joyce/Dayton•Portland, IN

About The Position

The CNC Lathe Operator II 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, reads process documentation and blueprints, and uses inspection instruments to verify that parts meet specifications. The role also includes routine equipment maintenance, process troubleshooting and improvement, and cross-training on other plant machinery as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of proven CNC lathe experience.
Overhead crane experience.
Sound mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using a steady rest.
Ability to set up machines, including installing proper chuck jaws and tooling, and understand the majority of assigned setups.
Ability to adapt to problems not specified on setup sheets.
Proven understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
Ability to read precision measuring equipment, CNC programs, and blueprints.
Programming knowledge or experience, setup capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speeds and gearing terminology, and knowledge of products and fixturing.
Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements, perform advanced CNC editing, and run single-block programs.
Own basic hand tools at minimum.
Ability to understand and follow routing information and perform basic layouts and tool sharpening.
Technical training as required.

Responsibilities

Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to close tolerances.
Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments and verify conformance to specifications.
Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels and perform basic equipment maintenance.
Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining operations, dimensional specifications, setups, and operating requirements.
Edit pre-written programs with supervision when necessary; edit programs 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 according to 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.
Inspect first-run pieces and spot-check subsequent pieces for conformance to specifications.
Study job packets and organize materials for upcoming orders 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 machine speeds and feeds using knowledge of cutting tools.
Cross-train on other plant machinery as required.
Train new operators and identify and share process improvement ideas.