CNC Lathe Operator

Great Oaks; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Oaks in the United States is seeking a CNC Lathe operator to run horizontal CNC and manual machines, load parts, cycle the machine, and detect malfunctions. You will work with production lots, communicate with coworkers, and maintain a safe, clean work environment at Faxon Firearms as needed.

Responsibilities include operating machines, reporting defects, following quality procedures, inspecting parts, and ensuring gauges are calibrated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months experience with CNC Mill/Lathe.
• Experience with CNC machines in manufacturing or training.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Lathe and auxiliary machines as assigned.
• Detect and report defective materials or conditions to supervision.
• Follow quality procedures and complete in-process inspection forms.
• Keep work area clean and organized, and follow safety procedures.
• Perform inspections of machined parts and document results.
• Read and understand blueprint features before cutting.

Skills

G Code

M Code

Blueprint reading

Quality-focused

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Vision abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Lathe

Micrometers

Calipers

Overhead crane

Job 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.