Lathe Operator

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for fabrication and assembly of new machines and repaired parts and equipment designed and built to NY Engineering department. Ensures proper function of equipment and parts when released to Production department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Fabrication and assembly of fixtures and components for our packaging and related equipment.

2. Supports and assists Production department with technical expertise.

3. Responsible for repair and maintenance of production machine parts on an as required basis.

4. Assists Production and Maintenance departments with repair of equipment.

5. Makes necessary repairs to damaged or worn production equipment parts.

6. Continually seeks improvements in the fabrication process as well as the production machinery.

7. Supports a regular and consistent clean-up time on a weekly basis.

8. Supports Liquid dept. and Warehouse with repair to damaged equipment.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

· The ability to work with blueprints

· Knowledge of CNC machine operation.

· Knowledge of feature cam.

· To assemble machinery and machine components.

· Knowledge to use all of the machine shop tools to complete parts for fabrication.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform his function with minimal supervision from the engineering manager and mechanical engineer.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

· Trade School Diploma

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Must be proficient in the following skills:

· Welding, drilling & tapping

· Setup and drawing using feature cam of CNC milling machines

· Setup and operation of CNC lathe

· Setup and operation of conventional lathe

· Setup and operation of conventional Milling machine

· Surface grinders

· Cutting & bending sheet metal

· Torque settings of various fasteners

· Shop safety

· Basic math skills

· Bearing fitting and blue print reading

· 5 years’ experience in parts fabrication, assemble, of machinery and parts using all the aforementioned equipment.

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