CNC Lathe Operator - Level 1 - Full-time

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Position Summary:

Timken/American Roller Bearing is currently seeking CNC Lathe Operator (Level 1) for its facility located in Morganton, NC working evening shift (3p-11p) or Midnight Shift (11pm - 7am.) A successful CNC Lathe Operator (Level 1) values safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain surface finish requirements on print and work closely with inspection when problems arise due to quality
• Extra precaution needs to be taken in the work and programs because parts are a lot more expensive to replace at this point in the production process
• Maintain tighter tolerances when doing finish dimensions
• Must be able to understand programing (for example: operators need to be able to program straight cuts, 90-degree radiuses, and chamfer on parts
• Will have to offset and change programs to compensate for changing part dimension out of grind and make sure that certain dimensions are correct to print
• Able to understand the vertical and horizontal lathe movements and set-ups
• Rough hard turning will be responsible for making sure parts clean-up while leaving minimal stock for grinding. This will require the use of the thermometer and using the thermal expansion formula to know how much parts are shrinking
• Ability to have a fundamental understanding of indicating parts into close specs
• Studies schematic to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements
• Responsible for running 2 machines, unless supervisor approves
• Locates jaws, tooling and inserts needed and moves it to work area. Installs on lathe
• Loads rough parts into lathe
• Mount part between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate, manually or using hoist
• Modifies program as necessary to change cut sizes, speeds and feeds, tool positions and program stops
• Depresses buttons, toggles, loads program from Greco and starts machining operations
• Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts
• Observes machine operation and turns dials and switches to override control and correct machine performance, applying practical knowledge of lathe operation
• Inspects all dimensions of first-run piece to include o.d., i.d., undercut size, radius, groove width and depth, roundness, and angles for conformance to specifications, using micrometers and precision dial gauges
• Completes and records various data sheets during the process for record keeping purposes
• Keeps work area orderly and machine maintained by emptying hoppers, ensuring coolant tanks are full, stacking parts in a safe manner, and checking machine fluids and filters
• Follow all PPE and Safety precautions
• Proper use of hoist (s) and material handling
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED

Skills:

• Excellent basic math skills plus decimals and fractions
• Advanced mechanical aptitude
• Strong understanding of using OD/ID mics, surface checkers and light machines while running parts and rolls
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Ability to use basic tools, read gauges, micrometers, and blueprints
• Ability to read and interpret programs to determine if modifications are needed

Experience:

The minimum length of time required to attain quality and quantity standards of assigned work under normal supervision is up to six months. Prior experience reading gauges preferred

Physical Demand:

• Constant standing to set up and observe machine operations
• Physical lifting of parts is frequently required, up to 25 pounds. Use of hoist is frequently required for heavier weights

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

All associates are required to wear protective eyewear, hearing protection, and slip resistant, steel-toed shoes at all times while on the plant floor.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

The Timken Company designs a growing portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products that improve the reliability and efficiency of global machinery and equipment to move the world forward. Timken posted $4.5 billion in sales in 2022 and employs more than 20,000 people globally, operating from 46 countries.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• A global, diverse environment
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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