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Gemini Group, Inc.

CNC Lathe Operator

Gemini Group, Inc., Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States, 35661

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Title:

CNC Lathe Operator

Reports To:

Production Manager

Status:

Full Time/Hourly Non-Exempt (40 hours/week; additional hours as needed)

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Motor coordination, manual & finger dexterity

Overhead Crane License

Industrial Truck License

Ability to read and interpret documents

Mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide; whole numbers, fractions, decimals)

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions (written, oral, diagram, etc.)

Knowledgeable of CNC and manual machines used to manufacture tooling

Organization skills

Computer skills

Job Summary

Set up and operate lathe machine to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, facing and threading parts by performing the essential job functions.

Essential Job Functions

Read process sheets, blueprints and sketches of parts to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements

Retrieve CNC program from DNC computer

Insert work piece into chuck or other holding device

Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic tool change magazine in sequence specified on process sheet

Operation of CNC Lathe: depress buttons, toggles, etc. and start machining operation

Perform dry run and observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts

Adjust dials and switches to override CNC program and correct machine performance as necessary

Study job packet and organize materials for next run during automatic cycles to shorten change over time

Set up and operate another machine tool during CNC controlled machining cycles as necessary

Communicate with individuals associated with the production of each job

Perform and document specified inspection criteria

Identify and communicate any suspect and/or non-conforming product to the appropriate supervisor

Complete any necessary non-conforming product paperwork

Deliver non-conforming product to designated area

Scan on and off of all jobs ran during shift for costing analysis

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures and work instructions

Perform necessary machine maintenance at specified intervals

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to speak effectively with others

Ability to calculate figures

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Ability to read and interpret blueprint specifications

Ability to use appropriate measuring devices and any equipment associated with job

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Automotive

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