CNC Lathe Operator - Precision Machinist & Setup Expert

Kaplan International; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyce/Dayton Corp. is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe operator in our Dayton, OH area and Portland, IN facilities. You will read blueprints, set up and run CNC lathes with tight tolerances, inspect parts during production, and optimize processes for efficiency.

The role requires 1 year of CNC Lathe experience, strong measurement skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. We offer an inclusive team environment and opportunities to contribute to diverse manufacturing projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of proven CNC Lathe experience.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using steady rest.
• Able to perform machine setup (install proper chuck jaws and tooling).
• Basic understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
• Basic blueprint reading skills, programming knowledge or experience, set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speeds and gearing terminology.
• Basic knowledge of products.
• Some basic knowledge of fixturing.
• Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.
• Ability to do light CNC editing.
• Own basic hand tools at minimum.
• Capable of understanding and following routing information.
• Minimal layout capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Close tolerances and precision machining (e.g., .0002”).
• Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments.
• Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels.
• Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
• Edit pre-written programs with supervision when necessary.
• Edit program for process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Mount work pieces in chuck, to faceplate, or to fixtures.
• Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or cutters, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.
• Observe numerical control displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.
• Turn dials and switches to override program and correct machine performance.
• Inspect first run piece and spot check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.
• Study job packets and organize materials for next order during cycles to reduce cycle and setup time.
• Pre-set tools before positioning them in lathe.
• Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles.
• Set up and operate CNC machines using set-up sheets and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Utilize all types of inspection instruments to check work per print without supervision.
• Possess knowledge of various cutting tools and has ability to determine various machine speeds and feeds.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Crosstrain on other plant machinery as required.

Skills

CNC Lathe

Blueprint reading

Process sheets

Quality inspection

Machining aluminum/steel

Reading gauges

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Steady rest

Calipers

Micrometers

Overhead crane

Job description

Joyce/Dayton Corp. is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe operator in our Dayton, OH area and Portland, IN facilities. You will read blueprints, set up and run CNC lathes with tight tolerances, inspect parts during production, and optimize processes for efficiency.

The role requires 1 year of CNC Lathe experience, strong measurement skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. We offer an inclusive team environment and opportunities to contribute to diverse manufacturing projects.