CNC Trainer & Lathe Machinist

About This Role

Serve as a CNC Trainer and Lathe Machinist, leading comprehensive training programs on CNC machining and turning processes. Provide hands-on training, mentor apprentices, and operate machinery, acting as a subject matter expert on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs covering CNC machining disciplines
• Conduct both classroom and hands-on training sessions to ensure thorough understanding of CNC machining principles and practices
• Assess trainees' performance, provide constructive feedback, and implement improvement plans
• Stay updated with latest advancements in CNC technology and integrate relevant updates into training curriculum
• Act as a subject matter expert on the manufacturing floor, providing guidance and support to apprentices and less experienced machinists
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Author engineering change notices to enhance production, aligning with best practices for CNC operations
• Authored work instructions, work aids, and associated training aids that improve operator effectiveness
• Set up, program, and operate CNC machines according to operational work instructions and specifications
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD models to determine machining requirements
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Monitor machining processes, make necessary adjustments, and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Document inefficiencies in the process, issuing change notices to engineering or programming for resolution

Requirements

• 2-3 years of training or leadership experience (preference for 2 years hands-on training)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in CNC machining
• Proficiency in turning, Swiss Turning, Mill-turn, and milling processes
• Strong understanding of CNC programming, setup, and operation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality standards in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or an associate degree in a related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of training or leadership experience, with a preference for at least 2 years of hands-on training, and minimum 5 years hands-on experience in CNC machining.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits