- Fairfield, OH, USA
- Hourly
- Full Time
CNC Lathe Setup/Programmer
General Description:
The CNC Lathe Setup/Programmer is responsible for setup, programming and operating horizontal computer numerical control and/or manual machines to machine parts. The machine programmer must be able to read and interpret blueprints and create a G-code program, choose tooling and work holding to process the part. The position runs production lots, communicates with co-workers regarding productions runs, and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment.
Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor
Responsibilities:
Performs all assigned machine shop operations
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management or
designee
Follows tag system, quality procedures and completes all relevant in-process
inspection forms
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows
prescribed
Safety procedures
Performs inspection of machined products, and documents results
Completes and maintains paperwork for parts
Understand all blueprint/operation drawing features before cutting chips
Understands job quotas established in router or as instructed
Ensure all gages used are calibrated and in good working order
Use of overhead crane for loading and unloading parts into machine
Perform general maintenance on machine such as changing coolant, oils and other
lubricants
Carry out all other duties as assigned
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Previous Experience:
3 years experience in a similar position, interested in personal development in
trade
Mechanical aptitude
Familiarity using micrometers and calipers
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Ability to write, edit and understand G-code.
Other Skills:
Willing to learn to become proficient in operating applicable equipment
Good attitude
Quality and detail oriented
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth
perception and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color.
Physical Effort:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel
objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and
arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee will regularly lift weights above 50 pounds from the ground and potentially
above the shoulders.
