CNC Lathe Machinist Programmer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The CNC Lathe Machinist/Programmer is responsible for programming and producing parts in lathe operations from materials such as metals and plastics. 

• Study and interpret specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints and generate G-Code programs at the controller to produce quality parts.
• Check that all safety devices/machine guarding are in place and operational.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks.
• Responsible for loading & unloading of material on the lathes.
• Maintain log of preventive maintenance on daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Set up and safe operation of the CNC lathes.
• Alert supervisor of any maintenance or repairs that require outside services.
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Notify supervisor of any problems and suggest changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.
• Keep track of scrap material generated by jobs.
• Inspecting final products using high tolerance measuring equipment, such as calipers and micrometers.
• Keep the area clean, neat and orderly to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Tee Enterprises achieve its goals.

Inspection Requirements:

• Check for any material defects or damage.
• Verify quantity.
• Verify orientation.
• Inspects cut stock parts throughout the operation to assure quality.

Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:

• HS Diploma/GED or vocational tech school.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of computer software, drawings, DXF’s, and ability to draw using AutoCAD.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings with training.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and cross functional interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, initiative, and “can-do” attitude.

• Ability to work in a “team environment.”
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Interpret work orders.
• Ability to identify different material/metal.
• Ability to read job specifications to determine machine adjustments.
• Ability to read tape measure and dial caliper.