CNC Lathe Programmer/Operator - Yates Industries

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce quality machined parts by programming, setting up, and final machining all components. 

• Write, store, and retrieve programs for machined parts.

• Prioritize work orders for timely completion to accommodate customer needs.

• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshoot malfunctions, and repair equipment as needed.

• Set up, program, finish machine, and verify parts to print. 

• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints and/or specifications to calculate dimensions, tool selection machine speed and feed rates.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• G Code proficiency is a must 

• Skilled in programing and operating CNC Lathes

• Competent with Mazak Mazatrol, Mazak Fusion, and Fanuc Controls

• Mazak experience preferred. 

• Able to read and interpret blueprints.

• Strong math skills

• Programming gantry robots, bar feeders, and sub spindles a plus

• Able to use inspection equipment such as micrometers, depth mic’s, thread gauges, and calipers 

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment:

• Micrometers

• Thread gauges

• Calipers

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Ability to read blueprints

• Ability to program, edit programs, change offsets, and change tools.

• Familiarity with all computerized numerical control tooling and methods of machining mills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• G-Code

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)