CNC Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift

Position Summary & Objective

Set-up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts and instruments. Plans CNC program to control contour-path machining of parts on automatic machine tools.

Set-up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts and instruments. Plans CNC program to control contour-path machining of parts on automatic machine tools.

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and other written instructions.
• Requires knowledge of computers, electronics, computer numerical controls, basics of CNC programming, and computer-aided manufacturing.
• Analyzes drawings, sketches, and design data of parts to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates according to knowledge of machine shop processes, part specifications, and machine capabilities.
• Set-up and operate CNC lathes.
• Set-up parts to be machined with a wide range and configuration in the most efficient manner of processing.
• Machine parts to prints per specified tolerances.
• Determines reference points and direction of machine cutting paths.
• Computes angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and outlines sequences of operations required to machine parts.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards using in-process inspection tools and devices.
• Work with engineers to produce quality parts to engineered specifications.
• Writes instruction sheets and cutter lists to guide set-up and operation of machine.
• Writes program of machine instructions to regulate movement of machine along cutting path.
• Compares computer printout with original program sheet to assure accuracy of machine instructions.
• Revises programs to eliminate instruction errors or omissions.
• Observes operation of machine on trial run to prove programmed instructions.
• Fills out quality and inspection paperwork.