Lathe Operator Job Description
Lathe operator
provides CNC fabrication of optical inserts (sphere & aspheric designs) and associated components used on multiple injection molding platforms.
Lathe Operator Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective lathe operator job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included lathe operator job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Load/unload parts from machine
Works from detailed blueprints
Lays out reference lines and points as a guide in machining operations when necessary
Sets up milling machines by positioning and locating work piece
Set up Lathe Machines
Control and adjust machine settings
Operates assigned machine shop tools including mill, lathe, horizontal and vertical saws, grinders and drill presses
Performs routine preventative maintenance and cleaning on assigned machines
Learns to use the hand tools needed to perform the job
Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collects, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers
Lathe Operator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Lathe Operator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lathe operator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, General Education, Technical, Associates, Graduate, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, English
Skills for Lathe Operator
Desired skills for lathe operator include:
CNC programming and controls
Company procedures and work instructions
Machining methods
Remember
Analyze
CNC programming
Reason
Fanuc CNC lathes and CNC borers
Oil and Gas components
Shop mathematics
Desired experience for lathe operator includes:
Must be able to operate CNC Lathes AND Mills with G code controls and Mazatrol controls
Reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards
Standing with walking is required for most of the shift
Physical strength to handle up to 50-pound objects
Ability to communicate issues verbally and in written form
Some knowledge of inspection gauges and equipment
Lathe Operator Examples
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Lathe Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of lathe operator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lathe operator
- Hand loads parts and/or material, hand feed tools as required
- Inspects parts during production using various types of gaging devices such as comparators, hand mikes, plug and depth gages, Makes machine and tooling adjustments necessary to maintain print specifications
- Resharpens and replaces tools, rakes chips, sands faces,adds coolant
- Performs miscellaneous related duties, such as clerical recording, material handling, and maintains cleanliness of machines and work area
- Locates work piece and positions piece in machine and transfers finished piece from machine to shipping & receiving
- Performs straight and taper turning, boring, threading, facing, drilling, tapping, reaming, plugging and mill work, , to the required dimensional specifications and tolerances
- Remove chips from machine
- Operates Lathe Machine to the appropriate specifications in conjunction with design and fabrication/assembly requirements
- Operates Iron Worker to notch and punch a variety of metals
- Operates band saw to cut angles, pipes, tubings and hss
Qualifications for lathe operator
- Experienced in a 4 jaw chuck setup preferred
- Ability to use Conversational Programming preferred
- Coordination Inventory Control
- Analysis Skills utilizing 8D’s, fishbone diagrams, for problem solving and continuous improvement
- Uncompromising attitude toward safety, customer service and quality
- Must be able to maintain required production rates
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Lathe Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of lathe operator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lathe operator
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results on other assigned tasks
- Operates forklift and overhead crane to transfer materials as required
- Operate large CNC lathe with a 3,000/wk cycle count
- Product quality inspections
- Identify when tooling needs replaced/adjusted
- Process quality parts to process specifications on assigned machines
- Change perishable tooling and/or make necessary adjustments on all assigned machines
- Use calibrated gauges to properly check and record production on specific tolerances as required by process documentation
- Use required in-process control methods as required by process documentation to monitor and maintain process quality
- Control and mark products correctly
Qualifications for lathe operator
- Must be physically able to push, pull, bend, stoop, climb, reach, lift 75 lbs, lift continuous weight and stand/walk on concrete floors for long periods of time
- Ability to bend, squat, lift, and rotate with an overhead reach
- Associate Degree or certification from a technical school preferred
- Experience operating an overhead crane is a plus
- Read and comprehend written instructions and directions
- Comprehend, retain, and follow oral and written instructions
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Lathe Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of lathe operator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lathe operator
- Perform necessary recordkeeping and paperwork
- Help train and assist operators as required
- Seek help if problems arise and ask questions if you don’t understand
- Perform necessary preventative maintenance on machines as required
- Participate in team problem solving as part of the departmental continuous improvement process
- Use various testing devices, chemicals and material moving equipment according to appropriate guidelines and procedures
- Follow all safety rules and keep work area clean and in an orderly condition
- Wear all personal protective equipment as required by the safety policy
- Be responsible and accountable for the professional use of assigned work periods, machinery, equipment and tools
- Support and participate in the departmental structure of self-directed work teams
Qualifications for lathe operator
- Master self discipline
- Provide instructions and training
- Calculate and count (arithmetic proficiency vs
- Define problems
- Fill in forms - write, type, or be computer proficient
- Make decisions - responsibility for error - how much money$878.00
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Lathe Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lathe operator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lathe operator
- Set up assigned jobs using photographic guides
- Select proper tooling (necessary tools are provided, but the company allows outside tools if preferred)
- Complete jobs according to pre-defined schedule
- Communicate with supervisor in the event of a non-conforming part
- Maintain neat and safe working area
- Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points
- Maintain specifications by observing, drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations
- You will be working in an industrial environment
- Using different types of machines like Lathe Machines
- Works from detailed blueprints, fabrication outlines, sketches, manufacturing work instructions and previous shop practice to determine sequence of operations, method of setup including holding and aligning work, tolerances and dimensions, finishes and feeds and speeds to perform close tolerance machining operations
Qualifications for lathe operator
- Operate multiple machines and set up while operating
- Minimum of 2 year of experience working in a CNC set up setting
- Attention to deatil
- Ability to use and read calipers
- Operate Haas and Okuma CNC lathes
- Ability to work cooperatively and professional with others
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Lathe Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a lathe operator. 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 operator
- Loads machine control media or information from MDI or N/C data sheets
- Makes set-up and cutter changes as specified by planning paper
- Operator performs the necessary work elements to set-up or reset any of the assigned micro-centrics to grind a variety of bearing components
- Sets up honer or hand polisher
- Operates two machines simultaneously
- Uses a variety of gages to check various external dimensional characteristics such as contour O.D
- Matches inners with balls and outers
- Changes grinding wheels and dresses wheels to proper contour and/or size
- Makes machine adjustments necessary to maintain specified tolerances at all times
- Set up equipment, fixtures and CNC Machines
Qualifications for lathe operator
- Ability to lift and rotate with an overhead reach
- Familiarity with Hardinge Conquest, Tsugami Swiss(S206), and manual high-speed lathes preferred
- Must possess a clear understanding of general math(including fractions and decimals)
- Bachelor's or Technical degree and 2-4 years of experience preferred
- Graduated from Technical school or above, age 25-40, more than 5 years working experiences with heavy horizontal lathe operation
- Previous lathe machine operator experience