CNC Lathe Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
This position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines to machine metal, cast aluminum, or plastic parts as needed. The operator scans manufacturing orders for labor and machine-time reporting; reads and interprets CAD drawings and manufacturing orders; locates and transfers CNC programs to machines and modifies programs as needed to meet machining conditions and inspection tolerances. The role also involves preparing and setting tools, loading workpieces, inspecting parts, completing documentation, and performing minor machine maintenance. The operator works with supervision and programming personnel to resolve program and specification errors, maintains a clean and safe work area, and contributes to a positive team environment. Employees are expected to follow handbook policies and organizational values, attend work consistently and on time, and report unsafe conditions or practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum of three years of related CNC lathe operating experience.
- Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, manufacturing orders, and blueprint specifications.
- Basic math skills and ability to use MRP software for inspection documentation.
- Mechanical ability to perform minor corrective and preventive machine maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Scan manufacturing orders for labor and machine-time reporting.
- Follow oral and written instructions and use close vision to read and interpret CAD drawings and manufacturing orders.
- Locate suitable CNC code or programs, transfer them from storage to the CNC machine, and modify programs as needed to meet machining conditions and inspection tolerances.
- Prepare and preset tools from machine setup sheets, assemble cutting tools into tool holders, and position tool holders in the machine tool changer.
- Lift or move tools and workpieces weighing up to 25 pounds to load the machine.
- Perform first-piece measurements and periodic quality checks as prescribed by process documentation.
- Promote quality, identify improvement opportunities, and offer ideas to improve machine performance.
- Stop machines to change cutting tools, perform setup according to the required machining sequence, or measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications.
- Identify program and specification errors and discuss them with supervision or programming personnel to resolve problems promptly.
- Perform basic math functions and use MRP software to complete inspection documentation.
- Use mechanical ability and machine checklists to perform minor corrective and preventive machine maintenance.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities, maintain positive working relationships, contribute to a positive team spirit, and support coworkers’ efforts.
- Follow safety and security procedures, report potential unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
- Contribute to a positive work environment and report for work consistently and on time.
- Report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA options
- Life and disability insurance
- Voluntary supplemental benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
