Lathe Machinist Job Description
Lathe machinist
provides daily operator support in the form of CNC programming and troubleshooting support to the shop floor.
Lathe Machinist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective lathe machinist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included lathe machinist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Set-up and operate CNC Lathes with Fanuc controls according to engineering specifications, instructions, GD&T and operation sheets
Working with sheet metal
Working with close tolerances
Prove out new programs and make simple edits of NC programs on at least numerically controlled machines
Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, , maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions
Download & edit programs from CIMNET system into the local memory of the machine(s)
Acquire and maintain a full complement of personal tools as necessary to perform machinist work
Legibly and accurately complete any and all required paperwork associated with the production of parts
Fully and personally responsible for the overall quality of work performed to assure that the final product quality meets all applicable quality requirements and standards
Work in a manner to promote safety for self and others in the work area
Lathe Machinist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lathe Machinist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CNC
Education for Lathe Machinist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lathe machinist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Collage Degree in Technical, Education, General Education, Machine Tool Technology, Computer, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Graduate, Applied Science, Welding
Skills for Lathe Machinist
Desired skills for lathe machinist include:
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
GD&T
Speeds
Cutting tool feeds
Milling
Tool life for aerospace hard turning
Current machining techniques
Blue print reading and geometric tolerances
CNC programming concepts
Shop practices and procedures
Desired experience for lathe machinist includes:
Resume and job history required
2+ years of CNC Machining experience on at least a 3 Axis machine
Ability to make minor programming changes
Coil/Stamp/Press Machine Experience
Setup/Change over Mechanic
3 – 5 years CNC Machining experience (lathe and mill)
Lathe Machinist Examples
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Lathe Machinist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of lathe machinist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lathe machinist
- Maintaining and operatingmachine shop equipment lathes, mills, vertical lathes, horizontal lathes, to repair and manufacture parts for the Refinery
- Performing repairs using various machine shop tools and equipment
- Familiarity with double reverse indicator alignment method
- Overtime, shift work and weekend work required at times
- Maintenance/repair of Gate, Globe, Plug and check valves
- Must be able to set up and run conventional Lathes
- VTL and manual mill experience is a plus
- Must be able to thrive in a fast paced work environment
- Detailed understanding of CNC control systems, with the ability to select, retrieve and modify programs
- Competent with various forms of measuring equipment
Qualifications for lathe machinist
- Basic knowledge/comprehension of shop math
- Heat treat knowledge or experience a plus
- 5+ years of CNC lathe experience machining mid-size parts
- Can perform simple machining operations on various machines in the classification with minimal assistance
- Has an understanding of machine tool feed and speed concepts as related to the machining of most common materials using a variety of ceramic, carbide, high speed steel, and grinding tools
- Has experience and knowledge of setup procedures and techniques applicable to the type of machine tools in the classification
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Lathe Machinist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a lathe machinist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lathe machinist
- Operate Bridgeport Manuel Lathe
- Verify all machines are aligned
- Secure & Position parts on Machines
- Assembly work
- Selects and sets up best available tooling to run job efficiently
- Machine parts from start to finish using manual and machining techniques
- Responsible for moving, loading/unloading, transporting, storing, recording, materials, tooling, fixtures and consumables as required
- Inspecting incoming materials to ensure complying to BHGE standards
- Adhere to the strict Company Safety and Environmental policies
- Takes ownership of area to keep within the high housekeeping standard set
Qualifications for lathe machinist
- Troubleshoot issues and work with appropriate resource(s)
- Can consistently perform both simple and complex machining operations to produce work piece finishes and tolerances as may be specified
- Has the ability to read and understand blueprints and detailed worksheets, and capable of performing mathematical calculations required in the association with the blueprint and work instructions
- Is capable of using multiple types of inspection equipment so as to check parts machined
- Performs daily and weekly checks of machine conditions such as oil levels, pressures
- Deburr parts machined when applicable
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Lathe Machinist Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of lathe machinist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lathe machinist
- Performs preventative maintenance tasks on machines
- Assume responsibility for the quality, workmanship, dimensional accuracy and prioritize daily activities to meet all hourly goals
- As needed, perform general maintenance of machine shop machines and the housekeeping to ensure a clean, organized and safe environment
- Sets up and operate Lathes for the manufacturing of Silicon Carbide parts to metric drawing specifications
- Uses a variety of machinists' hand tools and precision measuring instruments to lay out stock for lathe machining
- May identify and repair minor machine malfunctions
- Perform minor maintenance activities as required by the preventative maintenance program
- Assemble and disassemble parts into fixtures for machining
- Machine various metals with the use of CNC Lathes machines to customer specifications
- Used G codes and edit programs as needed
Qualifications for lathe machinist
- Must be able to use material handling equipment (Raymond lifts, walkie stackers, low boys, ) to pull and position parts and materials necessary to perform your assigned tasks
- Can perform simple and complex machining operations on the various machines in the classification without supervision
- Is capable of setting up all machine tools in the classification
- Consistently exceeds the planned productivity standards for all work performed
- Is capable of working with other machinist in a work group to provide assistance in changing parts on all machine tools in the workgroup
- Understand and use SPC techniques and methodology
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Lathe Machinist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of lathe machinist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lathe machinist
- Study blueprints, layouts or charts to visualize work and determine materials needed, sequence of operations, dimensions and tooling instructions
- Selects cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics, or written specifications
- Positions, secures and aligns cutting tools in tool holders on machine, using hand tools, and verifies their position with measuring instruments
- Run machine through the cycle, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearance and tolerances
- Observes operation and stops machine to inspect finished parts and verify conformance with specifications of first run, using measuring instruments
- Ensures meeting of production through proper operation of machinery
- Operates and adjusts semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine tools to perform a series of progressive machining operations
- Meets close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring considerable skill
- Able to work from programming instructions, operational data and machine setup information including material clamping methods, machine calibrations, and console settings for operations such as bore, mill, drill, face, thread and profiling and contouring
- Performs Machine set-ups, tool offsets, edits programs under limited supervision
Qualifications for lathe machinist
- Tooling and precision machining experience - MAZAK Lathe strongly desired
- Proven ability to work on complex parts and various materials
- High School Diploma, Tech School/ FAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience operating conventional lathes, mills, drill presses and other machine shop equipment
- One year of direct experience reading machine drawings, P&ID’s, schematics and technical manuals
- Able to operate motor vehicles, raise and transport up to 75 pounds, and climb and retrieve parts or make repairs from various heights
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lathe machinist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lathe machinist
- Follow good manufacturing practices for efficient production
- Must be comfortable working in +/-.0005 increments
- Perform mathematical calculations that ensure quality parts
- Sets up, adjusts and operates manual lathe machines
- Troubleshoot to resolve technical problems and perform basic maintenance on the machinery
- Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work area appearance
- Execute tasks assigned by the Supervisor / Management quickly and efficiently
- Use AutoCad, or 3D CAD to CNC program and verify machined parts, offline
- Start machine to allow it to go through it start up/warm up procedure
- Load computerized machine control media as needed
Qualifications for lathe machinist
- Ability to understand and carry out work direction in a safe manner
- Lathe operations experience, 3-4 years minimum
- Excellent commutation skills, both verbally and orally
- This is a first shift opportunity, Mon
- Pay rate is $16 to $18/hour based on experience
- Benefits including vacation and 401K