CNC Lathe Operator [Off Shift|Mon - Thur|10hrs]

Xaloy, LLC; Austintown (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Xaloy, LLC in Austintown, Ohio is looking for a CNC Lathe Operator to produce high-quality metal parts. The successful candidate will operate CNC machines, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications.

Minimum of 4 years of experience with CNC lathes, strong understanding of machining processes, and ability to interpret detailed blueprints are required. The role also demands compliance with safety policies and a commitment to maintaining a productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience with set-up and operation of CNC lathes.
• Experience with cutting various metals and welds.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances within .001 inches.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce high-quality metal parts.
• Set up and operate CNC machine for various machining operations.
• Inspect parts throughout the machining process for specifications.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Precision machining

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Forklift

Overhead cranes

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Lathe Operator will be responsible for operating CNC machines to produce high-quality metal parts according to specifications. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of machining processes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates company values and shares the organizational commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and a high-performance workforce through positive employee relations.
• Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.
• Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.
• Pursues continuous improvement by suggesting, implementing, and supporting solutions/strategies to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and improve the operation, and decrease downtime; participates in continuous improvement activities and projects, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Set up and operate CNC machine to perform a series of machining operations such turning, boring, threading, facing, grinding, drilling and tapering on round metal bars.
• Determine correct cutting tool to use based on material and other specifications to achieve required dimensions and finish tolerances.
• Work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications, job orders, tooling instructions and standard charts to obtain such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• Make required adjustments to machinery to compensate for material tooling, machine, or program conditions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve various types of operating difficulties, recommend corrective action on process failures within the department.
• Determine correct cutting tool to use to achieve required dimensions and finish tolerances.
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move metal bar parts
• Inspect part throughout machining process to ensure conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, and other associated measurement tools
• Complete necessary and accurate records, including inspection reports.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.
• Meets on-site attendance requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Work Experience

• 4 years’ experience with set-up and operation of CNC lathes
• Experienced in cutting a variety of metals and welds preferred
• Experienced in turning, drilling, boring and threading both internal and external
• Experienced in a 4-jaw chuck setup preferred
• Experience with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work
• Experience with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements

Education and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to use Conversational Programming required
• Ability to identify speeds and feeds on different alloys required
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret detailed blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Ability to properly use micrometers, verniers, calipers and tape measures to determine tolerances required
• Ability to hold tight tolerances within .001”
• Ability to use basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as required
• Familiarity with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work
• Familiarity with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:

• Position may require person to be on their feet for 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties
• Ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds infrequently
• Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
• Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to speak, write and understand English fluently