CNC Lathe Set Up Operator - Level III

About This Role

Set up and operate CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other turning equipment to produce high-precision component parts that meet all quality standards. This role requires the ability to work independently, lead projects, and train others.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis and multi-axis) (e.g., Eurotech, Hardinge)
• Work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions to machine quality parts
• Perform complex set-ups and make necessary adjustments to machinery
• Obtain tooling, gages, inserts, and equipment, and edit programs as necessary
• Assist other operators with set-up or production problems and provide training
• Ensure all manufactured parts comply with quality standards through visual inspections and dimensional verification
• Replace worn or damaged tooling as necessary
• Verify and record actual part counts, perform routine equipment maintenance
• Keep equipment and work area clean, return excess material to staging area
• Move finished work, enter information into database, and document scrap
• Notify lead person or supervisor of part shortages or machining problems
• Pack and wash/preserve parts as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of set-up experience
• Familiarity with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls
• Ability to set and change tools
• Ability to use standard gauges and inspection techniques
• Ability to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and company/customer paperwork
• Ability to read CNC programs

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required; Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Nice to Have

• Technical school training
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits