CNC Lathe Set Up Operator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
•    Conduct all set-up operations in support of machining for self and others.
•    Set up and operate machines in accordance with process sheets and any other required paperwork (i.e. drawings, specifications, etc.).
•    Create, edit, and/or retrieve CNC programs from system files and execute.
•    Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
•    Inspect and verify conformance of product to specifications, using a variety of inspection equipment such as gages, micrometers, indicators, shadowgraph, and micro-height.
•    Use manufacturing paperwork including travelers, blueprints, and sketches.
•    Meet time and schedule standards.
•    Identify set-up reduction opportunities and Lean process opportunities.
•    Properly use the MRP system to record job information.  

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:

Company Goals:

•    Safety – Conduct all operations in a safe manner. 
•    Quality – Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes.
•    On-Time Delivery – Meet customer delivery requirements.
•    Profit – Meet the time & quality standards for all assigned work. Maintain accurate inventory
•    Bookings & Shipments as communicated – Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs.

Key Initiatives:

•    Continuous Improvement– Identify job specific and general area improvements to supervision.  Consistently improve the organization and cleanliness of assigned areas (6S).
•    MRP – Constant adherence to MRP system.  Identify potential or realized issues to supervision.
•    Workforce Development – Identify training needs (or opportunities) to supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

•    A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes.  A willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture.
•    Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. 
•    Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
•    Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical. 
•    Organizational and time management skills. 
•    Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize workday/projects independently. 
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Additional position specific qualifications (i.e. computer software)

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:    
•    5 years of relevant CNC machine experience.
•    Ability to read basic CNC lathe programs. 
•    Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
•    A firm understanding of CNC programs to include format and editing. 
•    Ability to use various inspection gages.
•    Basic computer knowledge.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED:
N/A

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 essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Work environment characteristics 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 essential functions. 

•    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
•    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

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