CNC Lathe Machinist Programmer

Position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The CNC Lathe Machinist/Programmer is responsible for programming and producing parts in lathe operations from materials such as metals and plastics.

• Study and interpret specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints and generate G-Code programs at the controller to produce quality parts.
• Check that all safety devices/machine guarding are in place and operational.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks.
• Responsible for loading & unloading of material on the lathes.
• Maintain log of preventive maintenance on daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Set up and safe operation of the CNC lathes.
• Alert supervisor of any maintenance or repairs that require outside services.
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Notify supervisor of any problems and suggest changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.
• Keep track of scrap material generated by jobs.
• Inspecting final products using high tolerance measuring equipment, such as calipers and micrometers.
• Keep the area clean, neat and orderly to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Tee Enterprises achieve its goals.

Inspection Requirements:

• Check for any material defects or damage.
• Verify quantity.
• Verify orientation.
• Inspects cut stock parts throughout the operation to assure quality.