CNC Operator

Mazak Corporation; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazak Corporation is seeking a CNC Operator to join the Manufacturing team in Kentucky. The role focuses on setting up, running and testing production parts on CNC lathe equipment to meet schedules and quality requirements.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, modify programs, and perform accuracy checks while maintaining safe operations and using Mazatrol formats to ensure precise parts for production demand.

Qualifications

• 3 years of CNC lathe experience is required.
• Ability to program using different methods to test cut a part to print specs.
• Must be familiar with the metric system and have strong math skills.
• Familiar with various gaging instruments and inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Operate, set up, and inspect parts on CNC lathe equipment.
• Modify part programs to print spec for size, shape and tolerancing.
• Utilize Mazatrol programming for operation of CNC lathe equipment.
• Set up parts using chucks, jaws & steady rests for work holding.
• Read blueprints and perform accuracy checks throughout run cycles.

Skills

CNC lathe experience

Mazatrol programming

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Setup and test cut

Education

Associate degree in Machining or Manufacturing

Vocational CNC lathe training

Lathe operator training with programming

Tools

Mazatrol

EIA/ISO formats

Chuck jaws/steady rests

Job description

Mazak Corporation is looking for a CNC Operator to join the Manufacturing team. The CNC Operator is responsible for setting up, running and or test cutting production parts to meet our planned schedules and quality requirements.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
• Operate, Set-Up, and Inspect various production parts on CNC Lathe equipment
• Modify part programs to print specification for size, shape and tolerancing.
• Utilize Mazatrol programming for operation of CNC lathe equipment.
• Create tooling layout when applicable and or for new test cut parts.
• Set up of parts using chucks, jaws & steady rests for work holding of the raw materials.
• Set up of work holding tables for automated systems to load machines from in an automated environment.
• Use overhead crane to assist with the set up of raw materials.
• Blueprint reading to run and check parts with against.
• Maintain the equipment for good working operation checking oil levels and lube levels daily/weekly.
• Perform accuracy checks throughout run cycle and document for ISO requirements.

Education/Certification

• Mechanical background is preferred, such as running manual and CNC lathe equipment.
• Past training as a lathe operator with programming skills.
• Vocational training in related field of CNC Lathe operator.
• An associate degree in Machining or Manufacturing.

Skills

• 3 years of CNC lathe experience required.
• Ability to program using different methods to test cut a part to print specs.
• Must be familiar with the metric system and have strong math skills.
• Must be familiar with various gaging instruments such as finger indicators, plunge indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, tape measure and scales.
• Familiar with Mazatrol, EIA/ISO formats.
• Must be familiar with chuck jaws, steady rests and work holding techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good work ethic and ability to multitask.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and basic GD&T.
• Ability to setup, test cut, and check the entire process to produce the most accurate parts to meet production demand.
• Ability to understand what the cutting conditions are and make the necessary adjustments to provide a part in the quickest / safest manner to meet production needs.
• Ability to take responsibility for parts made and be able to stand behind your work.

EOE, including disability/vets

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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