Lathe Set-Up & Machinist

The ideal candidate will have come from a high-volume CNC machine shop environment and be able to program, set-up and operate Lathes with a minimum of direct supervision. The lathe department is comprised of approximately 45 CNC Lathes. The equipment is comprised primarily of Okuma’s, HAAS, and Mori Seiki’s lathes. This individual must be a self-motivated, focused and organized team player. Production parts are primarily wheels and wheel components manufactured from aluminum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Study blueprints, layouts or charts to visualize work and determine materials needed, sequence of operations, dimensions and tooling instructions.
• Write and edit programs as necessary based on drawings.
• Selects cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics, or written specifications. 
• Positions, secures and aligns cutting tools in tool holders on machine, using hand tools, and verifies their position with measuring instruments.
• Moves controls to set cutting speeds, depths of cut and feed rates and to position tool in relation to workplace.
• Run machine through the cycle, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearance and tolerances. 
• Observes operation and stops machine to inspect finished parts and verify conformance with specifications of first run, using measuring instruments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to set-up and operate CNC machines with Okuma, HAAS, and Fanuc controls.
• Able to write and edit CNC programs and to correct or improve job performance.
• Able to understand complex mechanical drawings and tolerances.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high number of set-ups and short run jobs.
• Ability to institute process and procedural improvements in a machine shop environment.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma
• Possess at least 5 to 8 years’ experience in a machine shop environment

At AST, we are committed to providing the ideal climate for personal and professional development for all of our team members. The value of work-life balance is crucial, and the health and happiness of our team is paramount. For this reason, we have crafted a benefits package for members of our team. Some benefits for full time employees include:

• Salary is $40-$80 depending on experience
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation / Sick Pay

Company Bio:

Located in Ventura County, AST is in the “Gateway to California’s Central Coast”, located 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean and California’s Pacific Coast Highway.

We are an industry leading manufacturer, producing rocket components for world-leading rocket manufacturers, and premium wheel blanks for wheel manufacturers in the off-road, street performance, drag racing and military markets. All made with pride in our Oxnard factories.