Machinist - Large Lathe 1st and 2nd Shift

D & G Machine Products, Inc., a Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100D Company with a Main Plant located in Westbrook and a Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine, has been offering full-service Precision Machining, Fabrication, Painted and Assembled Machine Products for more than 50 Years.

D&G Machine supplies several Nationwide Industries that include: Aerospace, Computer Chip Production, Defense Contracts, Medical, Power Generation, and Maine’s Paper Industry.

D&G Machine employees have the opportunity to advance within the company after receiving valuable experience, as proven with a majority of our engineers and managers being promoted from the shop floor.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Machinist – Large Lathe is responsible for performing precision machining operations to produce high quality parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical controlled (CNC) large lathe machine. This includes turning precision parts up to 63 inches in diameter x 40 feet long. The Machinist – Large Lathe troubleshoots, diagnoses, and makes mechanical adjustments and repairs as needed and inspects products to blueprint specifications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, CAD files, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Determines the fixtures, attachments, and tools necessary to complete jobs according to specifications and mount them to machine prior to beginning cutting.
• Sets-up CNC lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, and stops using appropriate gauges and fixtures to check and assure all work and dimensional specs are met.
• Programs and operates mills and lathes by entering instructions and monitoring operations.
• Verifies incoming work orders for correct material.
• Maintains specifications by observing machines operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Monitors machine temperatures, ensures that machine has adequate warm-up and cool-down time between jobs and replaces coolant periodically.
• Calculates requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions.
• Recognizes improper machine functioning and defects in machinery, measuring instruments or equipment and immediately addresses the problem.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Uses a wide variety of precision measuring instruments; maintains accurate dimensional tolerances based upon drawings.
• Maintains safe operation by adhering to safety procedures and protocols.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Meets production output goals, ensures quality of all machined parts.
• Functions autonomously and in a team environment.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.