CNC Lathe Set-Up & Operator - Flexible Schedule

6AM City, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ehrhardt Tool & Machine in Granite City, IL is seeking a CNC Lathe Set Up / Operator to set up and operate lathes to perform cutting, drilling, milling, reaming and boring of workpieces using live tooling.

You will read and interpret drawings, mount tooling, load programs, adjust controls, monitor operations, and perform basic maintenance while following safety rules. This role requires an Associate’s degree or 5 years related experience; relocation to Granite City, IL is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5 years related experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Use of measuring tools such as micrometers, gauges & calipers.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Live tool experience.
• Conversational programming.
• Esprit programming is a plus.
• Mori Seiki and Tsugami experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read engineered drawings and programs, set up sheets, and determine tooling requirements.
• Mount, align and secure tooling, attachments and workpiece on machine.
• Select, install and touch off cutting tools in machine spindle.
• Create or load part program in machine controller.
• Set machine controls to position spindle and regulate depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.
• Start machine and monitor operation to detect malfunctions.
• Change tools and adjust setup per machining sequence; measure parts for conformance.
• Enter commands or adjust controls to correct malfunctions.
• Operate machine manually for non-automated functions or when auto programming fails.
• Discuss program errors with supervisor or programming personnel.
• Clean machine, tooling, parts and work area; perform basic maintenance.
• Follow safety regulations and report violations.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer skills

Live tool experience

Conversational programming

Esprit programming

Mori Seiki experience

Tsugami experience

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Esprit programming

Mori Seiki

Tsugami

Job description

Ehrhardt Tool & Machine in Granite City, IL is seeking a CNC Lathe Set Up / Operator to set up and operate lathes to perform cutting, drilling, milling, reaming and boring of workpieces using live tooling.

You will read and interpret drawings, mount tooling, load programs, adjust controls, monitor operations, and perform basic maintenance while following safety rules. This role requires an Associate’s degree or 5 years related experience; relocation to Granite City, IL is required.