OKUMA CNC Lathe Machinist Class A

Granite State Manufacturing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator with at least 3 years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for reading blueprints, programming Okuma lathes, and training other employees. Excellent communication skills and a high school diploma are required. This role emphasizes safety and collaboration, offering competitive benefits including paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

401(k)

401(k) company matching

Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Competitive health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Referral program

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum CNC lathe experience, Okuma OSP experience preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply common sense understanding.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Program OKUMA OSP control for machining operations.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Collaborate with engineering to analyze problems for solutions.

Skills

CNC lathe experience

Okuma OSP experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires reading blueprints, implementing operations on routers, programming, setting up and operating OKUMA lathes and may include other machine tools and processes. Trains other employees in the setup and operation of machines as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, Jaws, accessories, and materials.
• Programs OKUMA OSP control to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Works with engineering to analyze problems for best solutions.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.
• All other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 3 years minimum CNC lathe Experience, Okuma OSP experience preferred .
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed general written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company matching
• Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Competitive health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program