Lathe Machinist Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the lathe machinist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the necessary documentation, tool sheet, cnc programs, part processing info necessary to hand the item off to production.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Capable of diversified machining of a variety of parts to very close tolerances
• Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations & processes
• Requires the use of shop math, together with use of complicated drawings
• Specifications, charts and various types of adjustable measuring instruments
• Set up and operate CNC Lathe/VTL
• Strong knowledge of blue print reading and geometric tolerances (GD&T)
• Previous CNC experience
• Awareness of Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (5S) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

In response to your job posting for lathe machinist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a reference letter of recommendation from a current Instructor of the Machining Technology Degree Program.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Detect problems by listening for specific sounds
• Adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations
• Monitor the accuracy of cuts
• Replace dull cutting tools
• Check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications
• Produce large quantities of parts
• Determine how automated equipment will cut a part
• Determine cutting path

In response to your job posting for lathe machinist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for knowledge and varied manual machining capabilities utilizing general machining and safe work practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to edit CNC programs and to correct or improve job performance
• Able to understand complex mechanical drawings and tolerances
• Possess at experience in machine shop environment
• Certificate from any technical training institution or college
• Comfortable with using a computer for our ERP application
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts
• Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job
• Calculate where to cut or bore

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the lathe machinist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for estimates of programming and machining time required for job quoting process.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Shape steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, silicon and other materials
• Determine how fast or slow workpiece is fed into machine
• Determine how much material to remove
• Select tools and materials for the job
• Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations
• Mark the workpiece to show where cuts should be made
• Ensure workpiece is properly lubricated and/or cooled
• Regulate temperature of workpiece

I am excited to be applying for the position of lathe machinist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for feedback and solutions on process issues and have a clear understanding of quality issues related to machining.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Concert path, speed, and feed information into set of instructions for machine tool
• Use manual and computer-controlled machinery
• Write basic programs
• Possess Manual Lathe and related shop machining experience
• Aerospace, Okuma and Fryer experience is preferred (Lathe and Mill)
• Experience with Lathe Machining
• Preferred knowledge of gages, calipers, and micrometers
• Knowledge of the proper use of measuring tools/gauges and cutting tools