CNC Lathe Machinist - 1st Shift

Why Altek Is A Great Place To WorkOur team creates products that span the globe, from aerospace to medical equipment. Our products enhance the lives of others and as a member of our organization, you can do the same! We are a people-first organization, offering employees stable employment, an inclusive work environment and great quality of life through work/life balance.We provide full benefits coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.Medical & Dental insurance (employer shares premium on all tiers, including family coverage)Vision insuranceFSA optionEmployer Paid LTDEmployer Paid $30,000 life insurance401k with company matchCompanywide bonus potentialPTO & Holiday PayCarpool Incentives, subsidized bus passes, bike commuting rewardsSummaryThe CNC Lathe Machinist is responsible for following prescribed standards of CNC operations, meeting cycle times, promoting on-time delivery through their performance efforts, demonstrating knowledge and application of lean manufacturing, promoting teamwork through their behavior, acting in accordance with Altek's Policies and adhering to the goals and expectations as defined by management.ResponsibilitiesFollows the procedures established in the work instructions or by the Supervisor(s) and/or Lead(s)Follows prescribed standards of CNC Lathe operations and set-ups of established processesPays strong attention to detail, exhibits critical thinking skills and meets the cycle times set forthTakes an active role in organizing and improving current processes through SWI change suggestionsIs proactive in maintaining established company policies and manufacturing strategiesSets up equipment to run production and/or prototype parts according to blueprintsDevelops new work instructions for prototype partsTroubleshoots processes, programs, equipment and toolingPerforms shop floor programming and editing of CNC programs to maintain product qualityInspects product according to Altek's Quality Policies and ProceduresBuilds and maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliersAdapts and modifies as circumstances warrantDemonstrates safe work habitsEmbraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customersEmbraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviorsFunctional ResponsibilitiesCompletes end-of-shift tie-in log and accurately enters part and scrap counts into PaperlessQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDCNC Machining Certificate preferredMinimum of 7 years in CNC Lathe setup and machiningExperience with various machine tool controls (G-M Codes & Mazatrol a plus)Quality-conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilitiesEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to accurately read blueprintsSkilled with portable measuring devices used in the production processes at AltekMust be able to read and comply with work instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written materialsWorking knowledge of GD&T and calculatingWorking knowledge of mathematical formulas needed to calculate product dimensioningKnowledge and skills to pre-stage raw material, perform setups, conduct tool changes, run product and make tool off-sets for proven processesMust have a reasonably complete set of personal tools to perform set-ups