CNC Lathe Operator 2nd shift

Dodge Industrial•Torrance, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the CNC Lathe Operator manages machining metal parts to print specifications. The role includes machine setup and quality audits using precision measuring instruments and special test equipment, as well as monitoring and performing workflow to meet customer demands and production control requirements. The position is for the second shift at the Torrance location. Employees participate as required in understanding, implementing, and maintaining the Company Quality Policy in accordance with AS-9100C and/or ISO-9001:2008 requirements. Due to ITAR regulations, the employee must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) or a Foreign Person for whom a license is obtained. The employer notes that duties may change and that additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalency, or GED.
Demonstrated successful performance of manual adjustment of programming at the machine interface.
Ability to complete setups using a 4th axis with multiple offsets.
Two or more years of experience operating a CNC Lathe.
Knowledge of tooling and precision setups, with consistent quality results.
Knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
Knowledge of machinery speeds and feeds when working with a variety of high-strength materials.
Ability to fluently read and follow instructions in English.
Ability to read, understand, refer to, and interpret GD&T dimensioning and third-view projection blueprints.
Ability to interpret prints and engineering drawings.
Ability to perform machining on high-strength materials such as Inconel, A286, titanium, stainless steel, chrome, 300M, and 15-5.
Must meet the ITAR requirement: be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) or a Foreign Person for whom a license is obtained.
Ability to stand for 8 hours, lift parts up to 40 pounds, and frequently bend and reach to load equipment; move throughout the building to collect, deliver, and handle production parts.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Monitor machining of metal parts to print specifications.
Perform quality audits using precision measuring instruments and special test equipment.
Perform production according to assigned priorities and communicate deviations to appropriate personnel.
Collaborate with the Leadman to monitor and augment departmental performance, making adjustments to equipment and workload as needed.
Ensure required materials are available before initiating production and communicate open issues to alternate shifts.
Provide mentoring as required to improve production skills and quality workmanship.
Perform daily pre-use equipment maintenance tasks.
Participate in daily 6S activities and adhere to safety regulations.
Participate in developing Job Safety Analysis.
Work overtime as needed.
Participate as required in understanding, implementing, and maintaining the Company Quality Policy in accordance with AS-9100C and/or ISO-9001:2008 requirements.