Gemini Precision Machining - CNC Lathe Operator - Full-time / Part-time

Title: CNC Lathe Operator Reports To: Lathe Supervisor Status: Full Time / Overtime as necessary Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to solvepractical 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 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 paper work
Associated topics: automatic, cnc, cnc fabricating, cnc machining, computer aided design, computer numeric control, computer aided manufacturing, fabrication, machine operator, programming