CNC Lathe Machinist Programmer
Summary
Programs and operates CNC lathes to produce metal and plastic parts, interpreting blueprints, writing G-code, and performing quality inspections using precision tools.
Position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The CNC Lathe Machinist/Programmer is responsible for programming and producing parts in lathe operations from materials such as metals and plastics.
- Study and interpret specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
- Ability to read blueprints and generate G-Code programs at the controller to produce quality parts.
- Check that all safety devices/machine guarding are in place and operational.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks.
- Responsible for loading & unloading of material on the lathes.
- Maintain log of preventive maintenance on daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Set up and safe operation of the CNC lathes.
- Alert supervisor of any maintenance or repairs that require outside services.
- Observe tool and machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
- Notify supervisor of any problems and suggest changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.
- Keep track of scrap material generated by jobs.
- Inspecting final products using high tolerance measuring equipment, such as calipers and micrometers.
- Keep the area clean, neat and orderly to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Tee Enterprises achieve its goals.
Inspection Requirements:
- Check for any material defects or damage.
- Verify quantity.
- Verify orientation.
- Inspects cut stock parts throughout the operation to assure quality.