2nd Shift-AZ CNC Lathe Machinist II

Offering Sign on Bonus, $500 payable at 6-month anniversary, $750 payable at 12-month anniversary.

DESCRIPTION:

The CNC lathe machinist will perform accurate and timely set-ups utilizing Haas horizontal lathes. Proficient in accurate change-over of machine set-ups. Ensure conformance to customer requirements using calibrated measuring equipment and visual inspection. Record and comprehend company work instructions and set-up books.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Setup and operate CNC lathe for production operation
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as needed
• Responsible for DNC communications, downloading tool programs
• Inspect and measure parts according to set-up book inspection callouts
• Monitor and replace tools in accordance with tool life management system, document all tool changes
• Ensure company procedures and "best machining practices" are being followed
• Perform additional related duties as assigned
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices

EDEUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years CNC lathe experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability at operating CNC Machines and interpreting G & M codes
• Changing cutting tools and accurately adjusting offsets
• Ability to set-up jobs independently
• Ability to read part drawings, apply GD&T concepts and rules to understand geometric requirements
• Ability to correctly use and interpret measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, thread gages, chamfer gages, pin gage, test indicators, drop indicators, height gages, optical comparators.
• Implement 6S concepts
• Basic computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

• Standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, use hands to finger, handle, or feel parts; reaching with hands and arms and overhead; talking and/or hearing instructions and sounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to differentiate shades and color to identify coating defects
• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading dial and digital gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of coating operations

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts

• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials commonly used in a manufacturing environment