CNC Lathe Machinist III

CNC 3 - Lathe Machinist

Build innovative solutions and design the future .

You can pursue your potential at Tecomet by working with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges, in partnership with industry-leading clients in medical device technology, aerospace, and defense industries. With the backing of our steadfast brand, you can be a part of the next era of manufacturing by bringing bold ideas to life and building products that improve on the status quo.

What's In It For You:

At Tecomet , we believe that everyone makes a difference and contributes to our overall success. We are a team bound together by pride in our work and dedication to our craft. Our leadership team shares the company's strategic direction so our workforce can remain informed and attain our internal goals and objectives.

Let's talk about what we have to offer:

• Competitive pay and benefit packages

• Health Benefits start on day one

• 401k available with company match

• 9 Paid Holidays with 2 Floating Holidays

• PTO offered

POSITION SUMMARY:

Produces machined parts by setting up and operating CNC lathe machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate, set up, and could program CNC lathes with tight tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings 

• Change offsets/tooling in machines as part of a new setup

• Perform difficult CNC Machinist work including progressive machining of a variety of parts and different metals where very close tolerances must be maintained 

• Read and evaluate blueprints or specifications

• Troubleshoot and understand CNC programs and processes

• Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear 

• Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting readings 

• Propose adjusted speeds and feeds for different machining requirements

• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule 

• Perform hand finishing 

• Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) at all times including completion of job routers/ cards

• Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to yourself and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues

• Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity 

• Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system

• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities 

• Identify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required

• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area

• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

• 5+ years CNC Lathe Machining experience

• Associates degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to operate, set up, and maintain CNC Lathe Machines 

• Ability to set up, adjust offsets and operate and run development and production jobs 

• Ability to understand a CNC program

• Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records 

• Effective at planning, prioritizing, and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales 

• Able to read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions 

• Proven record of quality, on-time production runs 

• Demonstrable commitment to safety always 

• Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeated tasks over a prolonged period 

• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player 

• Problem solving ability 

• Good communication skills

• Ability to train new or lower-level machinists 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand.   The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

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Tecomet , Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.