Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The CNC Lathe Operator follows written and verbal instructions, such as: description of machine’s safety tools function and control of adjustment of machine.

Job Level / Skills

In addition to the duties & skills listed above, the following skills are required for each level, provided that the individual is certified and applies them in their current assignment.

CNC Lathe Operator Level I

• Operates pre-setup of certain simple job operations on CNC machine center
• Checks own work for conformance to specification
• Maintains quality work per company’s specifications using precision measuring equipment
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

CNC Lathe Operator Level II (in addition to CNC Lathe Operator Level I)

• Operates under supervision on a pre-setup job
• Replaces dull cutting inserts and end mills, adjusts offsets to bring all dimensions in tolerance to the print, as required
• Checks own work for conformance to specifications and keeps all SPC diameters and dimensions in control
• Reports machine malfunction to supervisor
• Uses precision measuring instruments to check dimensional accuracy of work

Education and Experience

• HS diploma required
• Minimum 2+ years progressive experience in machine shop environment
• Experience in metal machining industry or some technical training
• Knowledge in the use of all precision instruments and gauges, to submit quality first article parts
• Friendly, enthusiastic and a good team player
• Efficient, accurate, attentive to detail
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Direct Reports

None.

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