NC Lathe Machinist

We are currently looking to hire a full time NC Lathe Machinist for our manufacturing facility located in Addison, IL. This position is on the 2nd shift, but will train on 1st shfit. Pay is 24-26.10/hour.

Summary Sets up and operates numerically controlled horizontal lathe to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, facing, and threading parts such as castings, forgings, and bar stock by performing the following duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.

Mounts work piece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate.

Selects and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.

Depresses buttons, toggles, or sets tape and starts machining operation.

Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.

Turns dials and switches to override tape control and correct machine performance.

Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.

Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run during automatic tape controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.

Sets tools before positioning them in lathe.

Sets up and operates another machine tool during tape controlled machining cycles.

Machines nonmetallic materials.