Job Description

We are looking for a **CNC Lathe Operator **to join our Greenwood, IN facility for 2nd shift.

What You’ll Do:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences
• Prepares tools needed for CNC lathe machining operations; Verifies that fixture setup meets acceptable quality standards regarding milling and boring sizes, depths, angles, or other specifications
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work-piece on machine; Assembles cutting tools in tool holders and positions tool holders in machine magazines
• Loads control media, such as tape, card, or disk, in machine controller or enter commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database
• Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow
• Conducts prove-outs and manual programming during setups; only when approved by Supervisor
• Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions
• Stops machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining
• Operates machine manually to perform non-automated functions and when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions
• Discusses control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems
• Cleans machine, tooling, and parts; Performs machine maintenance as needed or required
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations; Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with safety and training guidelines
• Helps train new employees as required

What You’ll Need:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of related CNC Lathe operation experience and/or training

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Mathematical skills to manage units of measure, fractions, decimals, whole numbers

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and operations sheets to determine set-up and operations to be formed

• Ability to set-up and operate CNC machinery, input and maintain data in Traverse Manufacturing System

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
• A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
• Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)