What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lathe Set Up Operator position at Rust Belt Recruiting?
Lathe Set Up Operator
Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Salary: $26-$34 per hour, dependent on experience
Who we are:
We are a small, family-owned manufacturing business that values a positive and fun work environment. We are growing and looking to add a skilled Lathe Set Up Operator to our team. We are system and process-driven and ISO 9001-certified, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where employees are valued. Our main product lines and services include Bearings, Guide Systems, Seals & Distributed Products, and Precision CNC Machining for various industries.
Lathe Set Up Operator Role:
This role is responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes for production. This position is crucial for ensuring efficient production and maintaining quality standards.
Lathe Set Up Operator Responsibilities:
- Set up multiple CNC lathes and run production
- Utilize inspection equipment and check fixtures
- Create and maintain job boxes for repeat work, including special tooling and workholding
- Pull tooling and set up machines for new jobs based on engineering programs and tool sheets
- Load programs and run first pieces, dialing in processes for quality approval
- Follow established systems and processes
- Create engineering packets at the end of a job to ensure repeatability
- Maintain efficient production and quality standards
Lathe Set Up Operator Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to the department manager. There is potential for growth into a Cell Lead role, which includes overseeing a production cell and guiding operators.
About You:
- Experience with CNC lathes is preferred
- Familiarity with Mori Seiki mill/turn machines is a plus
- Doosan background is a plus
- Ability to utilize inspection equipment
- Commitment to meeting quality and production standards
- System and process-driven mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to be self-sufficient after initial training
- Desire to learn and expand skills, potentially including programming (GibbsCAM or on-machine programming)
Next Steps:
If you are a driven, team player who is looking for a low-stress, family-oriented work environment with opportunities for growth, we would like to hear from you.
Additional Information:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability and Accident Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Bonus Opportunities based on individual and company performance
- 401k with Company Match
- Climate-controlled facility
- Attendance incentive program: Earn additional PTO for consistent on-time attendance and proper time-off requests
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Background check disqualifiers include anything involving children and criminal history within the last 8 years.
Salary : $26 - $34