Lathe Set Up Machinist

Position summary

The CNC Lathe Set-Up Machinist sets up and runs 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes to produce precision shafts, fittings and rotational parts for aerospace, defense and medical customers. You own the part from bar stock to first article: set-ups, offsets and the tenth.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and run 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes, including bar-fed and live-tooling work.
• Operate CNC controls (such as Fanuc) and edit G-code programs.
• Read blueprints and job travelers to plan set-ups and verify part requirements.
• Machine aerospace alloys such as titanium, inconel, and stainless steel to tight tolerances.
• Verify first piece and production dimensions with precision measuring instruments and gages.
• Cut precision internal and external threads and check them with thread gages.
• Work with quality and the team to keep production moving efficiently.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC lathe set-up experience.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or similar CNC controls.
• Working knowledge of G-code programming.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Skilled with micrometers, calipers, indicators and gages.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and precision; works well in a team.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with bar feeding systems.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with live tooling.
• Experience machining aerospace alloys.