CNC Lathe Machinist III

Job Type


Full-time

Description

SUMMARY

The CNC Lathe Machinist III is required to set-up and run the most complex proven or new parts with little to no supervision. Responsible for the machining of products in order to meet customer specifications. Operation and light set-up would be done by selecting and installing tooling, updating fixturing, and pulling CNC machining programs.

CORE / LEADERSHIP

• Self-management - knowledge of what to do and how to act in different situations.
• Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner.
• Being receptive to new ideas and different opinions.
• Quick Learner
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches.
• Extensive troubleshooting skills.

JOB

• Load parts (Ability to load and run parts per Manufacturing plan or Product Specifications)
• Monitor tooling wear and changing tools as required per tool life monitoring.
• Inspect parts with mechanical gauges (calipers, mics, height gauges, pins, etc.)
• Perform setups on production parts and NPI work (CFA, FA, and SCR jobs)
• CFA - Customer Frist Article or NPI
• FA - Internal First Article or new process
• SCR - Customer new process or customer engineering change request
• Perform tool, offset changes on setup, and submit a passing internal first article to QA.
• Ability to provide feedback during Design-for-manufacturing (DFM) reviews during initial manufacturing review.
• Provide feedback to programming on feed, speed, and tooling requirements when performing a NPI setup.
• Meet job standard times consistently. Communicate to lead or supervisor when jobs are over or under called out standards.
• Deburr work in process.
• Promote the company initiative of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement projects and 5S implementation and sustainment.
• Clock in and off operations according to sequence number of the work order.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum five to seven years work experience
• Five years of trade school, vocational education, or four years formal apprenticeship
• Comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of blueprint reading, GD & T
• Extensive knowledge of accepted inspection practices
• Extensive knowledge of CNC programming and G & M code
• Extensive probe and tool pre-setter knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB

• Visual acuity: near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts
• Hearing ability: ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action
• Frequently required to stand, walk, push, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB

• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids

SAFETY

• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices
• Knowledge of Shop safety practices and use of PPE