CNC Lathe Set Up/Operator

JOB SUMMARY:

• Set up and Operating CNC Lathe in a Production environment.
• Working with Manufacturing Engineering to develop Part Methods to minimize changes and shorten lead times through production.
• Working with Engineering & Customer to resolve drawing issues & manufacturing problems.
• Supporting the manufacturing floor to minimize down time, solve problems and optimize cycle times.
• Working with machinists to solve manufacturing problems.
• Checks accuracy of parts according to blueprint specifications. Checks parts for measurement of dimensions and tolerances (i.e. GD&T)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·        High School or Engineering certificate from a college or trade school preferred.

·        5 years’ experience in CNC Lathe Set Up/Operation. ProtoTrak Lathe experience a plus.

·        Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

·        Ability to maintain machines and tools.

·        Ability to recognize and address problems in the production process.

·        Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal.

·        Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.

·        Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints

·        Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

·        Organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or bend.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally required to work on the production floor as it relates to the job duties and responsibilities.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.