2nd Shift Lathe/Manual Machine Operator

Crane Company•Piqua, OH

184d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine metallic and nonmetallic work pieces in a low volume/high mix environment. Sets up and operates either CNC lathes or CNC milling centers to machine metallic and nonmetallic work pieces.

Requirements

Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school (preferred).

Responsibilities

Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and determines sequence of operations
Selects, positions and secures tool in tool holder (chuck, collet, or tool post).
Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
Moves controls to position tool and work piece in relation to each other and to set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut.
Edits and updates CNC programs by working with programmers and engineering for continuous improvement.
Sets up fixture and jaws.
Establish start up dimensions for machine multiple times a day.
Observes operation of machine.
Verifies quality of machined work piece to specifications using a variety of different calibrated gauges.
Operates bench tools to de-burr parts.
Other duties as assigned.