2nd Shift CNC Operator

Mazak-Corporation; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazak Corporation is seeking a 2nd Shift CNC Operator to join the Manufacturing team in Kentucky. You will set up, run and test cut production parts to meet schedules and quality standards.

Essential duties include operating, setting up, inspecting CNC lathe work, and adjusting programs for print specifications. The role requires a mechanical background, 3+ years of CNC lathe experience, proficiency in Mazatrol, blueprints, GD&T, and strong math skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of CNC lathe experience is required.
• Familiar with Mazatrol programming and lathe operation.
• Strong math and metric measurement skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and inspect CNC lathe parts to print specs.
• Modify part programs to match size, shape and tolerances.
• Utilize Mazatrol programming for lathe operations.
• Set up tooling and work holding, adjust as needed for tests.
• Maintain ISO documentation and ensure safe production.

Skills

CNC lathe

Mazatrol programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Math skills

Team player

Safety conscious

3 years CNC lathe

Education

Associate degree in Machining

Vocational CNC lathe training

Mechanical background

Tools

Mazatrol

Gaging instruments

Job description

Mazak Corporation is looking for a 2nd Shift CNC Operator to join the Manufacturing team. The CNC Operator is responsible for setting up, running and or test cutting production parts to meet our planned schedules and quality requirements.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Scope and Responsibilities:

• Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
• Operate, Set-Up, and Inspect various production parts on CNC Lathe equipment
• Modify part programs to print specification for size, shape and tolerancing.
• Utilize Mazatrol programming for operation of CNC lathe equipment.
• Create tooling layout when applicable and or for new test cut parts.
• Set up of parts using chucks, jaws & steady rests for work holding of the raw materials.
• Set up of work holding tables for automated systems to load machines from in an automated environment.
• Use overhead crane to assist with the set up of raw materials.
• Blueprint reading to run and check parts with against.
• Maintain the equipment for good working operation checking oil levels and lube levels daily/weekly.
• Perform accuracy checks throughout run cycle and document for ISO requirements.

Education/Certification:

• Mechanical background is preferred, such as running manual and CNC lathe equipment.
• Past training as a lathe operator with programming skills.
• Vocational training in related field of CNC Lathe operator.
• An associate degree in Machining or Manufacturing.

Skills:

• 3 years of CNC lathe experience required.
• Ability to program using different methods to test cut a part to print specs.
• Must be familiar with the metric system and have strong math skills.
• Must be familiar with various gaging instruments such as finger indicators, plunge indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, tape measure and scales.
• Familiar with Mazatrol, EIA/ISO formats.
• Must be familiar with chuck jaws, steady rests and work holding techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good work ethic and ability to multitask.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and basic GD&T.
• Ability to setup, test cut, and check the entire process to produce the most accurate parts to meet production demand.
• Ability to understand what the cutting conditions are and make the necessary adjustments to provide a part in the quickest / safest manner to meet production needs.
• Ability to take responsibility for parts made and be able to stand behind your work.

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