What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Lathe Set Up Operator position at K Manufacturing?
CNC Lathe Set Up Operator Minneapolis, MN Payrate: $25-$40 hourly
Shift Needed: 1st Shift 6:45am – 4pm Mon-Thurs. and 6:45am – 12pm on Fridays.
Benefits Offered: Employees are offered 6 paid holidays and will qualify for healthcare benefits
and 401k after 90 days of employment.
K Manufacturing is a growing manufacturer of machined and assembled components using the CNC
machine technologies including CNC, Mult turret Lathes, and Vertical Mills. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Employees are employed on an at-will basis.
Job Summary
Operate and maintain CNC equipment. As a CNC Lathe Set Up Operator, you will be responsible for
reading and interpreting technical blueprints and performing quality checks on the final product. You
may also be required to troubleshoot any machine issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Sets Up, edit programs, and run parts on CNC Lathes with Fanuc controls (G and M Code)
- Reads and interprets technical drawings / Blueprints
- Implements and maintains set up sheets for Manufacturing
- Validates the NC code generated from the CNC program
- Understanding of work holding
- Collaborates with Engineering, set-up techs, and Machinists on new product Introduction and
- Troubleshoots and resolves programming and machining problems as they arise
- Assists Engineering/ Manufacturing / Quoting as needed
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or GED.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a CNC Set Up Operator, programming a plus
- Ability to read and interpret design blueprints
- Understanding of the different tooling types, speeds, and feeds
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- Ability to work independently and stick to a deadline
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, continuous mental and visual attention is needed. The ability to
stand for a shift, sit, talk and hear is frequently required. Lifting up to 40 pounds is required. The
temperature may vary, and personal protective equipment is required.
CNC Lathe Set Up Operator
Salary : $25 - $40
