CNC Lathe Operator - 3rd Shift

gtweed; Towamencin Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Greene, Tweed seeks a CNC Lathe Operator for the Kulpsville, PA facility. The role runs on the 3rd shift (10:45 PM - 7:00 AM) in the plastic machining department.

You will edit CNC programs, set up and run lathes, read drawings, and perform in-process inspections to ensure quality parts. Qualifications include at least 12 months CNC lathe experience, G-code knowledge, and the ability to work with various materials while meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• 12 months CNC Lathe experience in a production environment including NC programming, program editing, set up, troubleshooting and run.
• Must possess G-Code knowledge including machine commands, sub program usage, edge break calculations, and general editing.
• Demonstrate proficiency reading and interpreting production drawings, work instructions, and company documents.
• Proficient with operating a workstation computer including searching, saving and editing files.
• Ability to work with and read inspection sheets and measurement tools as part of quality control.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Fabricate lathe products using customer or GT drawings with minimal supervision and achieve production efficiency.
• Edit CNC programs for various lathes and run machines to meet production targets.
• Set up, load, and run equipment to manufacture and inspect components; generate/edit machine code at the machine.
• Perform First Piece and in-process inspection to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Maintain quality standards and participate in team meetings for improvements.

Skills

CNC lathe experience

G-code

Reading drawings

NC programming

Workstation skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Job Title: CNC Lathe Operator

Shift/hours: 3rd Shift / 10:45 PM - 7:00 AM

Department/Group: Plastic machining

Location: Kulpsville, PA

Position Type: KV Union

Job Family/Grade: 14

Reports to: Supervisor

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.
• Perform fabrication of lathe products, using customer or GT drawings with minimum supervision achieving production efficiency required including set up, troubleshooting and run.
• Must be able to edit CNC Programs for various lathes.
• Must be proficient in the operation of all fabrication equipment in the area including operating multiple machines at once.
• Set-up, loading and run of equipment to manufacture and inspect various components including generating and editing of machine code (programs) at the machine.
• Make adjustments and assist operators to produce quality parts at a rapid pace as per production requirements.
• Utilize all Standard Measuring Instruments, QMM, OGP, Keyence, Optical Comparator, etc.. Perform First Piece and 'in process' inspection as required to achieve acceptable reliability and repeatability targets.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor including active participation in team meetings for operational planning and improvement ideas.

Other Responsibilities

• Download and utilize required drawings, inspection sheets (generate new sheets as required)
• Perform required basic equipment maintenance (top off or adding fluid/oil, reposition water and air lines) for all equipment assigned to the area.
• Operate ancillary equipment in the department.
• Perform all miscellaneous duties in work area as required.
• Perform job in compliance with Company's Quality Policy (ISO 9000 and AS9100).
• Maintain part Quality Standards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent experience
• Must have obtained minimum of 12 months CNC Lathe experience in a production environment including NC programming, program editing, set up, troubleshooting and run
• Preferred proficiency in machining thermoplastic materials such as, but not limited to, PBI, PEEK/ARLON, NYSILON,ACETAL, UHMWPE, PTFE.
• Demonstrate proficiency upon completion of up to 30 working day trial training and evaluation period (may be ongoing until achievement is met).
• Must possess G-Code knowledge including the ability to understand machine commands, sub program usage, edge break calculations, and general editing.
• Must be proficient with operating a workstation computer including searching, saving and editing files.
• Demonstrated ability to independently read and interpret production drawings, work instructions, Company documents and other specified requirements essential for performing standard job functions

Physical requirements

• Ability to work for long periods of time in a standing position.
• Ability to occasionally work in positions requiring sitting and walking.
• Ability to occasionally work in positions requiring twisting, stooping and grasping.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. without the use of mechanical lifting devices or help from others.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as: eye protection and foot protection.
• Perform job in a safe manner.

This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prote