CNC Vertical Turning Lathe Operator

About the position

The position involves operating CNC turning machines, primarily CNC-VTLs, while ensuring a high level of integrity, responsibility, and safety. The operator will be responsible for maintaining quality control of all parts produced and will need to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the listed responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining quality control of all parts produced on CNC machines.
• Responsible for all the processes of the CNC Machines.
• Inspect and measure all in process and finished work pieces to determine conformance to specifications.
• Capable of running multiple machines concurrently, when tasked.
• Report and document any equipment malfunctions to direct supervisor.
• Work within the standard operation procedures and job safety parameters.
• Communicate with all co-workers and shifts.
• Clean and maintain a safe work area.
• Complete all tasks assigned by direct supervisor.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions immediately to VP Operations.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition.
• Basic machine maintenance (oils, coolants, cleaning).

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years CNC operator experience, or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities listed below.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Use of hoists, hand trucks, and lifts.
• Manual inspection tools, CNC tool holders, cutting tools, fixtures and other accessories used.
• Calipers.
• Mathematical skills including geometry and algebra.
• High attention to detail.
• Read travelers and work orders.
• Excellent problem solving, multi-tasking.
• English communication skills.
• Creative and flexible.
• Ability to read blueprints.