CNC Machinist -Lathe- 3rd Shift

Kids for the Future; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

General Carbide is seeking a skilled Machinist for the finishing department on 3rd shift. The role focuses on operating CNC lathes, setting up machines, reading blueprints, and maintaining tight tolerances per GD&T.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of machinist experience, the ability to run two machines when needed, and familiarity with 5-S and basic machining principles. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years machinist experience; or passes Machinist Class One assessment.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Experience setting up and running CNC lathes.
• Ability to operate two machines when possible.
• Strong knowledge of machining principles and grinding sequences.
• Familiar with 5-S workplace standards and tool/fixture care.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of equipment with minimal supervision.
• Read blueprints and apply GD&T to part features.
• Grind required forms and maintain tolerances.
• Possibly operate two or more machines simultaneously.
• Apply standard machining principles and grinding sequences.
• Check work using gauges, maintaining specified tolerances.
• Enter finishing department data into the computer.
• Perform routine maintenance and keep area clean per 5-S.
• Maintain tools and fixtures, perform ancillary duties.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

Skills

CNC Lathe

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Machining

Grinding

Multi-machine Ops

5S

Tool/Fixture Care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Gauging Devices

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

**This is a 3rd shift position.

This is a semi-skilled level position in the Finishing Department. We are specifically seeking experienced individuals with hands-on experience operating CNC lathes. Candidates should be comfortable setting up and running CNC lathe equipment and following established work instructions.

Machinist Class 2 employees perform a variety of semi-skilled physical tasks under supervision. Employees in this classification may still require tasks to be explained before beginning work to ensure a full understanding of work instructions, processes, and quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Efficiently and proficiently operate multiple types of equipment with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and have a strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Is able to grind most forms required, maintaining specified tolerances.
• When possible, has the ability to operate two or more machines at the same time.
• Has good knowledge of standard machining principles and practices as well as basic sequence of grinding operations.
• Checks work using advanced measuring techniques and gauging devices, maintaining tolerances specified.
• Accurately enters information related to the finishing department into the computer.
• Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly in accordance with the 5-S standards.
• Responsible for tools and fixtures used in work area.
• Performs ancillary duties related to the department.
• Observes health and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3-5 Years Experience as a Machinist; or passes the Machinist Class One Skills Assessment if designated by Managers.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work at minimum an 8-hour day.During the day the employee will be required to:

• Regularly stand and talk or hear.
• Frequently walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally will need to sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 100 pounds or awkward should be lifted by 2 employees or mechanical means.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to learn how to operate a forklift and/or scissor lift as well as pallet jacks and sky jacks.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work area may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Safety glasses are to be worn at all times in designated areas.

Quality Standards:

The following Quality Standards are representative of the standards set by General Carbide. These standards must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Adhere to all safety/environmental requirements and assist in promoting a culture of safety.
• Follow all established procedures.
• Contribute to meeting department quality-related goals to include delivery and other common organizational goals.
• Ensure all measurement equipment being used is properly calibrated, in good working condition and properly documented per established procedures.
• Ensure all records are filled out completely and legibly per established procedures.
• Work with supervisor to Identify and contribute to updating written procedures when change to a current process is made.
• When conflicting information is found, notify supervisor immediately for clarification before executing the next operational step.