CNC Lathe Operator Job Description
CNC Lathe Operator Duties & Responsibilities
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CNC Lathe Operator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for CNC Lathe Operator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the CNC lathe operator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Education, General Education, Associates, Graduate, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing, English
Skills for CNC Lathe Operator
Desired skills for CNC lathe operator include:
Desired experience for CNC lathe operator includes:
CNC Lathe Operator Examples
CNC Lathe Operator Job Description
- Use veneer micrometers, depth mic's, indicators, pin gages, thread gages ect
- Change tooling as needed
- Operate 1 or 2 machines by self or up to 3 machines with the help of another operator
- Help solve machining problems related to machine
- Inspect parts per print specifications
- Operate multiple lathes at the same time
- Operate shop floor control
- Make adjustments to tooling as needed
- Help solve machining problems related to your machine
- Help train and assist new operators
- Experience with precision measurement devices
- Quality minded at all times
- Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics
- Ability to calculate using fractions and decimals identify radii required
- Familiarity with cutting tools
- Familiarity with required hand tools
CNC Lathe Operator Job Description
- Able to read and change CNC programs
- Comply with all applicable occupational Environmental, Health, and Safety standards, Crown’s safety rules and regulations for each task performed
- Maintain proficiency with measuring equipment and techniques (micrometers, calipers, protractors, ) and properly teach and use these tools and techniques in turning our roll inventory
- Set-up and operate a CNC Lathe to machine cylinders, rams, and piston rods to print specifications
- Inspect parts to print
- Performs repair, rebuilding, fabrication and/or finishing of replacement parts for large mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, shafts, sleeves, bushings, rollers and other special items
- Operates machine shop tools and equipment including milling machines and lathes
- Maintains records and shop drawings as required
- Coordinates any outside machine work by a contractor or vendor
- Will at times perform the duties of a maintenance mechanic or fabrication mechanic
- CNC Mill/lathe experience preferred
- Ability to read and understand prints and machine specifications
- Ability to hold tight machine tolerances in a production environment
- Ability to inspect/validate machined part dimensions
- Ability and willingness to work various tasks/machines to meet production requirements
- Ability to work Saturdays and overtime, when necessary
CNC Lathe Operator Job Description
- To pick up the polymerised winding and place it on the Lathe machine using generic lifting tools
- Provide centering and fixing of the workpiece through the machine locking system and possibly using the fixed steady reat system
- Activate all the protections on the machine
- Perform all the checks listed in the relevant work instructions to ensure the quality of the process according to the required quality standards
- Select the recipe corresponding to the design of the code to be machined mechanically
- Check and, if necessary, set the characteristic turning parameters
- Check the cutting tools
- Carry out the tool load and the next "zero machine"
- Start the process and monitor the progress of the machining over the duration
- Report any non-conformity to the involved functions by reporting them to the direct supervisor or recoding them in the non-conformity report
- Associates degree or formal training preferred
- Understand basic math including fractions and decimals
- Micrometers, verniers, miscellaneous gages, tape measure, hand grinder, burr knife, bore gages, sanders, hoists, ear plugs, safety shoes, and safety glasses
- Ability to read blueprints, understand basic math (including fractions and decimals), read and change CNC programs, and problem solve
- Must be able to work safely in areas of lift truck traffic
- Basic mechanics tools, hand shuttle, hand held air tools, grinders, sanders, hoists, various inspection gages, ear plugs, safety shoes, and safety glasses
CNC Lathe Operator Job Description
- Use the check-list to register the required data
- Remove the winding from the CNC lathe, by using generic lifting tools, and place it in the appropriate areas for the next process steps
- Set-up and run Swiss Type machines (Citizen, Tsugami) for production needs
- Make adjustments to tooling by using presetters or by manually touching-off tools
- Understand a shop environment and possess a strong mechanical aptitude
- Perform troubleshooting techniques to resolve machining errors
- Possess the ability to read complicated blueprints and understand GD&T
- Inspect production results and work efficiently to achieve goals
- Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations
- Use basic measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and various gages
- Communicate with others on work order status and completion of work
- Must be able to lift heavy objects, bend, stoop, and stand on feet for long periods of time
- Hair Follicle Drug Test and Background Screening required before start
- Some general manufacturing experience preferred
- Some CNC experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate
- Must be able to understand/apply math
CNC Lathe Operator Job Description
- Use precision measuring tools to check own work for conformance to specifications
- Read and understand all types of drawings required to machine parts such as castings, forgings, and detailed engineering sketches
- Make machine repairs within the scope of the candidate-s abiliti
- Set up the machiene for each job
- Preform edits to existing G &M codes
- Perform inspections on parts
- Works from blueprints, sketches, process sheets and verbal/written instructions running stepped diameters, tapers, angles
- Responds to special requests from supervision as required and all other duties as assigned
- Manufacture products in accordance with Engineering drawings
- Adhere to all department and Company quality standards
- Must be currently enrolled in a vocational or career tech school
- Must be able to read and interpret measuring devices
- Experience with milling tools and components a plus
- MUST be willing to work overtime and extended hours to meet specific deadlines
- Must have a valid driver licence
- Must have reliable transportation other then public