CNC Machinist: Precision Turning and Setup Expert

LEADER ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LEADER ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled lathe operator in Singapore to program, set up, and operate turning machines, including three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, and attachments.

You will verify settings, produce first-run parts, and ensure adherence to quality standards. Responsibilities include loading stock, performing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations, maintaining safety, and documenting production logs.

Responsibilities

• Programs lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Job description

LEADER ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled lathe operator in Singapore to program, set up, and operate turning machines, including three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, and attachments.

You will verify settings, produce first-run parts, and ensure adherence to quality standards. Responsibilities include loading stock, performing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations, maintaining safety, and documenting production logs.