The turning operator will be responsible to setup jobs, set tooling, and operate CNC lathes. Programming is also required. Quality of work, personal safety, care and maintenance of equipment, and attention to detail must be maintained.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work safely
• Creation of NC programs
• Editing / optimizing of NC programs when necessary
• Setting tooling and enter tooling offsets
• Setting machine zero-point references
• Compensating tooling offsets
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, including geometric dimension and tolerancing (GD+T)
• Ability to use common hand gages (dial calipers, micrometers, bore gages, depth gages, etc.)
• Ability to work with inspection department to double check 1st run parts
• Ability to adhere to documented procedures and processes
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years full time CNC turning experience; including setups responsibility
• Manual dexterity
• Clear verbal communication
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to safely use lifting aids (chain lift)
• Ability to read and write English language
• Must be willing to work OT when needed
• Must wear specified safety equipment

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Technical Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Quality
• Safety
• Adaptability
• Dependability

Physical Demands

• Required to stand continually.
• Required to walk frequently
• Required to utilize hand and finger dexterity continually.
• Required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel occasionally
• Required to talk or hear frequently
• Required to stand and speak in front of others occasionally
• Required to use a keyboard occasionally
• Required to use mechanical tools continually.
• Required to lift, push, carry items more than 30 pounds frequently
• Work near moving mechanical parts frequently
• Work near fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals occasionally
• Exposure to extreme hot or cold (non-weather) occasionally
• Exposure to loud noises (such as equipment or machines) frequently