CNC Lathe Machinist 3

Responsibilities

• Start machine to allow it to go through it start up/warm up procedure.
• Load computerized machine control media as needed.
• Selects, aligns, and secures chuck jaws, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machine.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Obtains and places work piece in machine and removes finished work piece from machine and places it in appropriate temporary storage location.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media or replaces tools as required.
• Able to perform machine cleaning and minor maintenance and calls supervisor as needed for major maintenance and repair.
• Confers with supervisors, engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Is aware of and helps maintain a safe work area and conditions and makes the safety coordinator aware of any unsafe situations.

Job Requirements

Education and Training

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of two years of experience in this department or equivalent in another department.
• Able to operate different machines and operations within the department including setup and run complex products.
• Able to maintain high efficiency and low nonconformance.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blue prints.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Able to compute rate, ratio and percent.