2nd Shift CNC Operator

The CNC Operator is responsible for setting up, running and or test cutting production parts to meet our planned schedules and quality requirements.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
* Operate, Set-Up, and Inspect various production parts on CNC Lathe equipment
* Modify part programs to print specification for size, shape and tolerancing.
* Utilize Mazatrol programming for operation of CNC lathe equipment.
* Create tooling layout when applicable and or for new test cut parts.
* Set up of parts using chucks, jaws & steady rests for work holding of the raw materials.
* Set up of work holding tables for automated systems to load machines from in an automated environment.
* Use overhead crane to assist with the set up of raw materials.
* Blueprint reading to run and check parts with against.
* Maintain the equipment for good working operation checking oil levels and lube levels daily/weekly.
* Perform accuracy checks throughout run cycle and document for ISO requirements.

Education/Certification:
* Mechanical background is preferred, such as running manual and CNC lathe equipment.
* Past training as a lathe operator with programming skills.
* Vocational training in related field of CNC Lathe operator.
* An associate degree in Machining or Manufacturing.

Skills:
* 3 years of CNC lathe experience required.
* Ability to program using different methods to test cut a part to print specs.
* Must be familiar with the metric system and have strong math skills.
* Must be familiar with various gaging instruments such as finger indicators, plunge indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, tape measure and scales.
* Familiar with Mazatrol, EIA/ISO formats.
* Must be familiar with chuck jaws, steady rests and work holding techniques.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good work ethic and ability to multitask.
* Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment.
* Ability to read blueprints and basic GD&T.
* Ability to setup, test cut, and check the entire process to produce the most accurate parts to meet production demand.
* Ability to understand what the cutting conditions are and make the necessary adjustments to provide a part in the quickest / safest manner to meet production needs.
* Ability to take responsibility for parts made and be able to stand behind your work.

EOE, including disability/vets