CNC Lathe Operator II- 1st Shift

Joyce/Dayton•Portland, IN

10d

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 operates CNC lathes and other machine tools, works to close tolerances, inspects parts, and performs basic equipment maintenance. The role includes reading process sheets, blueprints, and sketches; editing programs; selecting and installing tooling; monitoring machine operation; and preparing materials to reduce cycle and setup time. The operator may cross-train on other plant machinery and train new operators.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of proven CNC lathe experience.
Overhead crane experience.
Experience using a steady rest.
Sound mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to set up machines, including installing proper chuck jaws and tooling.
Ability to understand most assigned setups and adapt to problems not specified on setup sheets.
Proven understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility, and knowledge of products and fixturing.
Ability to read precision measuring equipment and CNC programs.
Proven blueprint-reading skills, programming knowledge or experience, setup capabilities, tooling knowledge, and understanding of feeds, speeds, and gearing terminology.
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; perform basic layouts and tool sharpening.
Ability to effectively train new operators.
Technical training as required.
Ability to identify and share process-improvement ideas.
Prolonged periods of standing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Machine steel, stainless steel, and aluminum parts to close tolerances.
Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments and check work against prints and quality requirements.
Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels and perform basic equipment maintenance.
Read process sheets, blueprints, sketches, and routing information to determine machining, dimensions, setups, and operating requirements.
Edit pre-written CNC programs with supervision when necessary, make edits for process improvements and troubleshooting, and run single-block programs.
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; pre-set tools before positioning them in the lathe.
Monitor CNC control-panel 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 succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.
Study job packets and organize materials for upcoming orders during machining cycles to reduce cycle and setup time.
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.
Cross-train on other plant machinery as required.
Train new operators and identify and share process-improvement ideas.
Perform basic layouts and tool sharpening.