CNC Lathe Machinist - Dynamic Team

Summary:

Under limited supervision, the individual is responsible for setting up and operating CNC equipment which may include Horizontal Lathes to manufacture metallic and non-metallic parts. Producing quality parts and following all safety standards. CNC programming, performing in-process dimensional inspections, and maintaining equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote safety awareness and comply with all applicable safety procedures and regulations.
  
• Maintain current knowledge of safety standards.
  
• Responsible for ensuring correct speeds and feeds to ensure productivity goals are met.
  
• Studies and interprets drawings, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
  
• Responsible for supporting operators in the training of loading parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspections of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
  
• May have to operate more than one machine at the same time.
  
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine within capabilities.
  
• Strong part set up skills.
  

• May rotate into other positions within the team as required to meet production requirements.
  
• Communicates with management, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
  
• Promote teamwork and take an active part in meeting customer service requirements.
  
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and organized. Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
  

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential for this position; must be willing to work. overtime hours and weekends as required to meet deliveries and customer expectations.
  
• Be familiar with Company HSE policies and procedures.
  
• Share knowledge & best practice across the company.
  
• All other duties as assigned by management.
  

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience in precision machining, utilizing CNC lathes, vertical turning lathes with Fanuc and Mazatrol (EIA) controls.
  
• Be able to perform soft edits at the control
  
• Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.
  
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
  
• Advanced knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
  
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
  
• Listens, gets clarification and communicates cordially and positively with supervisors and fellow employees.
  
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Shares expertise with others.
  
• Must be willing to train others.
  
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback.
  
• Must be able to get along with others and be able to work in a team environment.
  
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
  
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
  
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules on short notice.
  
• Must possess strong shop math skills including geometry and trigonometry.
  
• Experience on Fanuc and Mazatrol controls a must.
  
• CNC programming (Mastercam) a plus.
  
• Experience on Mazak lathes a plus.
  
• Ability to demonstrate strong decision-making skills, initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan.
  
• Must be able to operate jib cranes safely.
  
• Must be able to operate a forklift.