CNC Lathe Operator - 3rd Shift

Greene Tweed•Kulpsville, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Greene, Tweed is hiring a CNC Lathe Operator for its Plastic machining department in Kulpsville, Pennsylvania. The role fabricates lathe products from customer or company drawings, including machine setup, troubleshooting, production runs, CNC program editing, and inspection. The operator may run multiple machines and is expected to meet production requirements while maintaining quality and safety standards. The position reports to a Supervisor and is identified as KV Union, Job Family/Grade 14. The role requires compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies; adherence to the Company’s Quality Policy, including ISO 9000 and AS9100; and maintenance of part quality standards. Operators also perform basic equipment maintenance, use and maintain production and inspection documentation, operate ancillary equipment, and participate in team planning and improvement discussions. A 30-working-day trial training and evaluation period may be ongoing until proficiency is demonstrated. This position requires U.S. Person status, as defined by applicable law, for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, subject to applicable laws.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 12 months of CNC lathe experience in a production environment, including NC programming, program editing, setup, troubleshooting, and operation.
G-code knowledge, including understanding machine commands, subprogram usage, edge-break calculations, and general editing.
Proficiency operating a workstation computer, including searching, saving, and editing files.
Ability to independently read and interpret production drawings, work instructions, company documents, and other requirements essential to the job.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency during a trial training and evaluation period of up to 30 working days, which may continue until proficiency is achieved.
U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data.
Ability to stand for long periods; occasionally sit, walk, twist, stoop, and grasp; and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds without mechanical lifting devices or assistance.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including eye and foot protection, and to perform work safely.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency machining thermoplastic materials, including PBI, PEEK/ARLON, NYSILON, ACETAL, UHMWPE, or PTFE.

Responsibilities

Fabricate lathe products using customer or Greene, Tweed drawings, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and production runs with minimal supervision.
Edit CNC programs for various lathes and generate or edit machine code at the machine.
Operate fabrication equipment in the area, including multiple machines at once, and operate ancillary department equipment.
Set up, load, and run equipment to manufacture and inspect components.
Make adjustments and assist operators to produce quality parts at the required production pace.
Use standard measuring instruments and inspection equipment, including QMM, OGP, Keyence, and optical comparators; perform first-piece and in-process inspections as required.
Download and use drawings and inspection sheets, and generate new inspection sheets when required.
Perform basic equipment maintenance, such as topping off or adding fluids or oil and repositioning water and air lines.
Maintain part quality standards and perform work in compliance with the Company’s Quality Policy, including ISO 9000 and AS9100.
Comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and company safety policies and protocols.
Participate in team meetings for operational planning and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor and miscellaneous duties required in the work area.