CNC Lathe Operator

Butler Technology Group; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Faxon Firearms in Fairfield, OH is seeking a CNC Lathe operator to run horizontal CNC and manual machines, load parts, cycle the machine, and monitor for tool wear. The role covers all CNC Lathe operations at Faxon Firearms.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months of CNC experience, can read blueprints, and maintain a safe, clean work area; ITAR rules apply and U.S. persons are required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience in CNC milling/lathe operation and setup.
• Experience with CNC machines in manufacturing or technical training environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and blueprint reading skills.
• Familiarity with micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC lathe or manual machines to machine parts.
• Loads parts, cycles machine, and monitors tool wear.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management.
• Maintains clean and safe work area and follows safety procedures.
• Performs in-process inspection and documents results.
• Uses overhead crane for loading/unloading parts into machine.
• Performs general machine maintenance such as changing coolant and lubricants.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Skills

G Code / M Code familiarity

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Description

Location: 4348 Le Saint Court, Fairfield Ohio 45014

Job type

Full time

General Description

The CNC Lathe operator is responsible for operating horizontal computer numerical control and/or manual machines to machine parts. The machine operator loads parts in the machine, cycle's machine, and detects malfunctions in machine operations, such as worn or damaged cutting tools. The position runs production lots, communicates with co-workers regarding productions runs, and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment. This position covers all CNC Lathe operators at Faxon Firearms.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned machine shop operations
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designee
• Follows tag system, quality procedures and completes all relevant in-process inspection forms
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed
• Safety procedures
• Performs inspection of machined products, and documents results
• Completes and maintains paperwork for parts
• Understand all blueprint/operation drawing features before cutting chips
• Understands job quotas established in router or as instructed
• Ensure all gages used are calibrated and in good working order
• Use of overhead crane for loading and unloading parts into machine
• Perform general maintenance on machine such as changing coolant, oils and other lubricants
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Previous Experience

• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar position, experienced in CNC Mill and/or Lathe operation and setup
• Prior experience with CNC machines in a manufacturing or technical training environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity using micrometers and calipers
• Ability to read and understand blueprints

Other Skills

• Willing to learn to become proficient in operating applicable equipment
• Good attitude
• Quality and an attention to detail
• G Code and M Code familiarity is a plus
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color.

Physical Effort

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee will regularly lift weights above 50 pounds from the ground and potentially above the shoulders.

This position involves access to technical data and information governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be U.S. persons to be eligible for this role.

A U.S. Person Is Defined As a

• U.S. citizen,
• Lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or
• Individual granted asylum or refugee status under U.S. law.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements cannot be considered