Turret Lathe Operator

Pennsylvania Machine Works, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Machine Works, Inc. seeks a Turret Lathe Operator to perform complex set ups and operate departmental machines to create tooling, fixtures and parts for applications or prototypes. You will read drawings, select tooling, and plan operations to maintain tight tolerances with various materials.

The role involves training less experienced staff, using manual and programmable machines, and documenting production records while adhering to safety and ISO quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3–5 years of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Strong mathematical skills including basic arithmetic, trigonometry and interpretation of data.

Responsibilities

• Machine a part or tool to exact tolerances from drawings/work orders.
• Maintain close tolerances and related dimensions using various materials and operations.
• Plan sequence of operations and select tooling and machines accordingly.
• Adapt or build jigs, fixtures or other holding devices.
• Finish gears, shafts, jaws, and tooling; support rework and prototyping.
• Analyze problems and troubleshoot to improve operations, quality and efficiency.
• Train less experienced personnel to meet performance standards.
• Operate manual and programmable machines such as lathes, grinders, millers, drill presses, shapers, saws.
• Use precision measuring instruments and trade mathematics to verify specs.
• Prepare and submit production records and reports per procedures.
• Maintain safety and quality standards per ISO procedures.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical ability

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

The Turret Lathe Operator performs a wide variety of complex set ups and operation of all departmental machines to create, design or develop tooling, fixtures and repair or build parts for specified applications or adaptations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work from drawings, concepts, advanced trades practices, work orders and verbal instructions to machine a part or tool to exacting tolerances and specifications.
• Maintain close tolerances and related dimensions using various materials and machining operations.
• Select and layout material.
• Plan sequence of operations, use of tooling and type of machine used.
• Adapt or build jigs, fixtures or other holding devices.
• Finish gears, shafts, jaws, keyways, tooling and other machine parts for rework, repair, development and prototypes.
• Analyze problems and troubleshoot difficulties to improve operations, quality and efficiency for the company.
• Assist and train less experienced personnel to advance their skills and meet expected performance standards.
• Operate manual and programmable machines such as, but not limited to lathes, grinders, millers, drill presses, shaper, saws, bench equipment and power tools.
• Use precision measuring instruments, handbook formulas, calculator, data terminal, software programs and trade mathematics.
• Refer questionable conditions to supervisor or appropriate personnel.
• Responsible to prepare and submit/record production records, accurate piece counts, reports and forms required by company procedures.
• Observe all company policies and regulations including safety, housekeeping and quality of work with support of ISO procedures and standards.
• Utilize individually and/or further the use of total quality concepts, tools and techniques to support continuous quality improvement in all processes in which the position participates with a positive "Can Do" attitude.
• Support, encourage and maintain a positive team working atmosphere throughout the company.
• Perform other duties as requested or necessary to meet business conditions and changes.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or over three years up and including five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations and to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply basic trigonometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.