CNC Lathe Operator II, 3rd Shift-15% Premium

Position Title: CNC Lathe Operator II Summary: A successful CNC Lathe Operator II can safely and efficiently manufacture parts that meet all quality requirements. This position is an hourly, non-exempt position and reports to the Production Supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work to close tolerances (ie. .0002") Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum; Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels; Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements; Edit pre-written programs when necessary; Edit program for process improvements and troubleshooting; Mount work pieces in chuck, to faceplate, or to fixtures; Pre-set tools before positioning them in lathe; Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or cutters, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet; Observe numerical control displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts; Turn dials and switches to override program and correct machine performance; Inspect first run piece and spot check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments; Utilize all types of inspection instruments to check work per print without supervision; Study job packets and organize materials for next order during cycles to reduce cycle and setup time; Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles; Set up and operate CNC machines using set-up sheets and written instructions with minimal supervision; Read CNC programs; run single block programs as required; Overcome and adapt to problems n