CNC Lathe Machinist/Programmer
Summary
Operate and program CNC lathes to produce precision metal parts in small batches or large quantities, reviewing blueprints, selecting tools, setting speeds/feeds, and verifying tolerances against specifications.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for operating machine tools to produce precision metal parts. Produces small batches or large quantities of metal parts. Ensure products meet precise specifications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operate/Program CNC lathes to produce parts.
- Review blueprints and / or specifications for a job.
- Shape steel, aluminum, plastic, and other materials.
- Determine speeds and feeds of materials being cut.
- Determine how much material to remove.
- Select proper tools for the job.
- Replace dull cutting tools.
- Check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.
- Determine cutting path, monitor the accuracy of cuts.
- Modify programs to meet necessary tolerances.
- Determine proper work piece setup.