CNC Lathe Operator II

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 lathes with minimal supervision, reads process sheets and technical drawings, edits programs, monitors machining operations, and inspects parts to ensure they meet specifications. The role also includes basic equipment maintenance, process improvement, and cross-training on other plant machinery as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three 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.
Ability to understand the majority of assigned setups and 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 and CNC programs.
Proven blueprint-reading skills, programming knowledge or experience, setup capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speeds, and gearing terminology.
Proven knowledge of products and fixturing.
Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.
Ability to perform advanced CNC editing and run single-block programs.
Own basic hand tools at minimum.
Ability to understand and follow routing information.
Capability to perform basic layouts and tool sharpening.
Technical training as required.
Prolonged periods of standing and ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Machine steel, stainless steel, and aluminum parts to close tolerances, including .0002 inches.
Inspect parts during production and verify conformance using precision measuring instruments.
Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels and perform basic equipment maintenance.
Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining operations, dimensional specifications, setup, and operating requirements.
Edit pre-written programs with supervision when necessary; make program edits for process improvements and troubleshooting.
Mount workpieces in chucks, on faceplates, or in fixtures.
Select and install preset tooling in the specified sequence.
Monitor numerical control displays and compare settings with process-sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and machining speeds.
Override programs using machine controls to correct machine performance.
Inspect first-run and subsequent pieces for conformance to specifications.
Review job packets and organize materials for upcoming orders during machine cycles to reduce cycle and setup time.
Preset 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 cutting tools, machine speeds, and feeds.
Cross-train on other plant machinery as required.
Train new operators effectively.
Identify and share process improvement ideas.