CNC Lathe Set up

Crowley Fabricating; Village of Endicott (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Bonus

Job summary

Crowley Fabricating is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator A to set up and run CNC lathe machines and related equipment in our shop. You will execute complex setups and train General Operators to run machines as needed.

Responsibilities include safe operation, tool changes, reading blueprints, ensuring part conformity, and maintaining accurate paperwork. You will also monitor feeds and speeds, troubleshoot issues, and assist teammates in a cell environment to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC lathe operations and adherence to machining best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, planning sheets and sketches.
• Competence in setting up lathes, changing tools, and adjusting setups per work orders.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, report any safety or equipment issues.
• Set up lathes per documented setup sheets and monitor operation for malfunctions.
• Change cutting tools and adjust sequences to meet blueprint specs.
• Operate more than one machine in a cellular environment as required.
• Read blueprints and inspect parts for conformance to drawings.
• Maintain paperwork related to counts, scrap, time, etc. per policy.
• Train and assist other employees as needed.
• Perform machine maintenance as required.

Skills

CNC Lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Tool setup

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

Experience in machining/related education

Tools

CNC Lathe

G-code basics

Job description

CNC Lathe Operator A – Set up and operate CNC Lathe machines and related equipment.

Performs duties exercising good machining practices at all times.

Does the most complex setups and trains General Operators to run machines as needed.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must work in a safe manner and report any safety, machine, or equipment issues.
• Starting machine and monitoring displays of machine operation to detect malfunctions Determines and documents machine set ups for each part as needed.
• Sets up lathes per documented setup sheets.
• Stopping machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications.
• Makes all edits and adjustments as required to produce parts to work orders/blue print specifications/sketches.
• The ability to operate more than one machine in a cellular environment is required with most progressive tools.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of feeds and speeds and a working knowledge of cutting tools and their application.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, planning sheets, sketches.
• Inspects work for all dimensional features as required and produces quality and quantity of work in accordance with company requirements.
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time, etc. according to company policy.
• Train, guides and assists other employees as required.
• Monitors and changes cutting tools (inserts) as needed.
• Loads and unloads products.
• Must be aware at all times of correct orientation of product being placed in machinery.
• Enters commands to title and store programs in computer memory and build and maintain source files.
• Enters computer commands to retrieve stored parts data and programs.
• Reviews shop orders and drawings to determine job specifications and requirements.
• Generate or edit part programs that meet production objectives for optimum cost, quality, speed, throughput, and on-time customer deliveries.
• Performing machine maintenance as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

4-6 years related experience or equivalent education/training.

Benefits

• Medical Ins
• Dental Ins
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Bonuses twice a year