Job Summary:

Lathe Operator must set-up, modify, run and maintain mill machines production, tooling, maintenance, and inspection projects. Produce parts within required tolerances and specifications meeting customer and quality requirements.

• Operate, set-up, and maintain Swiss Style lathes and coordinate the production of parts (Star and Tornos Deco experience a plus) Machinist Level 1 should meet prerequisites of an Operator Level III.


• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to drawing and process control standards.


• Maintains specifications by observing machining process and operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.


• Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.


• Select tools appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work


• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures


• Confirm with numerical control programmers in order to check and ensure that the new programs or machinery will function properly, and that output will meet specifications


• Confirm with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.


• Study sample parts, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.


• Under supervision, interprets programs to determine of sequence of operations and set-up requirements.


• Independently sets up and operates multi-axis machines with very limited assistance.


• Performs set-ups, tool change, resetting of tool offsets, and edit minor CNC programs, when necessary.


• Dis-mantles set-ups and returns tools and fixtures to proper location upon completion of manufacturing runs.


• Reads blueprints - determines set-up procedure, modifications in the operation of precision grinding machines to produce machine parts according to blueprints, router package, specifications and/or special instructions


• Checks part for conformance to specification using gages, SPC and shop floor system


• Recognizes and remedies minor machine malfunctioning and in-process inspections.


• Reports major discrepancies to Lead or Supervisor.


• Ensures that all responsibilities and functions performed are in accordance with company policy procedures and meet the quality standards.


• Regular and predictable attendance required


• Adjust daily work schedule based on production requirements


• Any other duty, task and responsibility as assigned or required

• HS Diploma; AA Preferred


• Minimum 2 years of experience in running Stars and Tornos Deco


• Certification from machine trade school or equivalent experience


• Lean experience

• Ability to measure parts using tools


• Able to work overtime and weekends


• Understand blueprint and GD&T


• Basic Math Skills


• Able to run and set-up 1-2 machines at once


• Repetitive use of hands and fingers


• Must read, write, and speak english


• Regular and predictable attendance required

• Frequent and repetitive use of hands and fingers


• Lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 30 lbs.


• Requires sitting for extended periods of time.


• Corrected vision of no less than 20/20, preferred


• Wear safety glasses on production areas


• Required: walk, stand, bend, stretch, squat, stoop, reach, speak, and hear


• Able to work in a fast-paced, stressful, quality oriented environment


• Requires supervision

• Responsible for performing duties in an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment


• Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dirt, dust, disinfectants, solvents, clean chemicals, etc.


• Must adhere to company’s and facility’s safety practices by performing work safely and in accordance with established standards.

• Candidate offered employment must submit to pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug test


• Candidate must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US through e Verify

This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and duties and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this position.

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