CNC Lathe Operator (49947)

Responsibilities: Operators load materials into CNC machines to be shaped. Once the cutting operation is performed the operator inspects the fabricated part to ensure that it matches specifications. Operators are responsible for keeping records, maintaining quality and safety standards, cleaning and maintaining equipment and supplies and may operate multiple machines.

Job Duties

• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position up to 50 pounds consistently.
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, using calipers, micrometers, and other quality approved gauging devised; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Notify Supervisor immediately of any deviation or change in part, specs, or changes to safety guarding or other safety issues (slips, falls, guarding or hand tool issues, etc.).
• Listen for any sounds that may indicate a malfunction.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, company goals, and ultimate customer satisfaction with product

Special Circumstances
• Must be available to work flexible hours and on-call hours as required.

Essential Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently and often.
• Requires standing.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Required to walk; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

Qualifications
• 0 - 2 years prior experience operating CNC machines.
• Functional and Technical Knowledge of gauging equipment, including micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.
• Must be a team player with the ability to communicate issues and problems to others.
• Must enjoy a fast-paced manufacturing environment, results, oriented, and self-motivated.
• Committed to continuous improvement principles with the goals of the company in mind at all times.
• Detail Oriented with excellent eyesight.
• Capable of work that requires concentration and physical effort.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.