Swiss Lathe Operator / Programmer
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Summary
Programs and operates Swiss CNC lathes in Viewrail's machining department, working three 12-hour shifts per week (4am-4pm) on the Delta shift. Day-to-day work includes CNC (G-code) programming, machine startup and troubleshooting, QC checks on first/last parts, washing and counting parts, housekeeping, and forklift operation to load bar stock.
Machine Maintenance
We are looking for a qualified candidate to both program and operate Swiss Lathe(s) as part of our Machining Department. This team works 3 days per week, 12 hour shifts (4am - 4pm). This individual will be part of our Delta shift. The Delta team works 4am - 4pm on Thursday and Friday, but has the choice of the third work day (again a 12 hour shift working 4am - 4pm) being Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of that week.
Position Requirements & Responsibilities: (These requirements are in addition to any and all Viewrail employment requirements and policies.)
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean working environment within your work area.
- Includes (sweeping the floors, wiping down machinery **daily**, organized work benches, no oil spills on the floor, no machined chips on the floor, clear walkways, parts and part bins are located neatly on their required shelves or work stations, trash is taken care of daily).
- Program, run, and troubleshoot machines
- Handle scrap/chips or shavings.
- Includes (removing and replacing scrap bins as needed, driving a forklift to dump scrap into the proper material hoppers).
- Wash and count parts.
- Includes (moving parts from catch bin to wash station, using a digital scale to weigh and count parts, store and record parts in the proper location and spreadsheets).
- Start up Machines.
- Includes (Changing drills and inserts as needed, Checking coolant levels, making sure filters are clean, running a Q.C checks on first part and last part of a cycle, controlling offsets, and maintaining spindle up time)
- Loading machines
- Operating forklift to load and unload bar racks
- Opening creates and chamfering bars to be loaded into bar feeders.
- Other job-related duties as assigned
Required Skills:
- Ability to read precision measuring tools; micrometers, calipers, tape measures, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Lathe CNC Programing
- G Code Preferred
- G Code Preferred
Desired Skills:
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Strong work ethic: Setting and achieving goals.
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Dependable: Consistently following through.
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Positive attitude: Creating a good environment.
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Self-motivated: Working effectively with little direction.
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Team-oriented: Making the most out of collaboration.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- PPO and HDHP options
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with Company match of up to 4%
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Personal Time