CNC Lathe Machinist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform operational functions of CNC machines.
• Maintain acceptable reject, scrap rates, and production rates.
• Identify problems and be able to correct most of them with little assistance.
• Mount, align, and secure tooling, attachments, and work piece on machine.
• Install cutting tolls in machine.
• Calculate and set machine controls to position tools in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors, such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.
• Start machine and monitor displays and machine operations to detect malfunctions.
• Stop machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications, using precision measuring instruments, without supervision.
• Maintain proper maintenance of machine, equipment and facilities and keep in proper condition.
• Follow all oral and written instructions correctly.
• Required to hold tolerances within .0005 or as required by blueprints.
• Responsible for recording all labor hours with time system accurately.
• Handle machine finished items in a careful manner to prevent damage, maintain a neat and orderly work area, and function in a safe and reliable manner to prevent personal injury and/or property damage.
• May assist in training new employees in proper machining techniques.
• Responsible for cleaning machine and area prior to leaving each day.
• Assist in training new employees on equipment techniques.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5yrs experience required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability and desire to be at work on time and learn new skills.
• Ability to set-up and run CNC mill or lathe with no assistance and troubleshoot same programs for potential errors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Meets or beats production standards 95% of the time.
• Able to completely inspect machined parts.
• Ability and willingness to assist in training new employees in proper machining techniques.
• Ability to read a measuring tape, micrometer, and calipers.
• Familiar with Puma 700 L, CNC lathe.
• Capable of using an overhead crane and sit-down forklift.
• Able to follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Manual machine experience a plus.
• Must be able to work Saturdays as needed.