CNC Lathe Setup / Department Lead

OGS Machiningis a CNC Job Shop that is currently looking for a full-timeCNC Lathe Setup / Department Lead position for 1st Shift. Standard shop hours are (4) ten-hour days Mon-Thurs. 6:00am 4:30 pm, with occasional overtime on Fridays as needed.

OGS Machining is a medium-volume, production job shop whose average machining order is 100 - 500 pcs. 75% of our jobs are made from bar stock with the remaining 25% are machining castings or billet. All parts can easily be held in your hand, no cranes or material handling equipment are necessary. The majority of our CNC turning equipment is less than 4 years old, and state-of-the-art. We are actively growing and acquiring new customers and new work our goal is to more than triple our sales and capacity within a decade.

Job Summary

Responsible for set-up, programming and operation of CNC lathes from 2-axis chuckers to 9-axis mill-turn machines. This will also be a department lead role, involving training and leading a small crew of operators, troubleshooting and optimizing processes, and assisting the production manager with job scheduling.

Essential Functions

• Setup CNC lathes for production machining.
• Prove out and inspect first piece for each setup.
• Write CNC programs for new work.
• Troubleshoot, edit, and optimize existing programs to ensure efficient overall production.
• Train, lead and assist other operators in the department as necessary.
• Document new program changes and processes to ensure setups can be duplicated and overall production time is optimized.
• Maintain departmental job scheduling board.
• Oversee the quality of parts produced in the machining cell.
• Efficiently manage tooling and workholding inventory for the department.
• To be proactively aware of work load and plan tooling requirements for future jobs ensuring minimum downtime.
• To make most efficient use of machinery and equipment, including the use of proper feeds and speeds, cutter compensation and modern programming strategies.
• Inspect and deburr parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper measuring instruments. Take ownership of the quality of parts you produce.
• Help produce jigs and fixtures that improve productivity
• Use skill and caution to prevent damage to machinery and equipment (crashes, etc)
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on machinery, and keep your work area clean and tidy.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• At least 5 years experience of working unaided on setting up and operating multi-spindle / multi-turret CNC lathes in a job shop environment.
• Must have a solid understanding of CNC programming structure, tooling theory, and speeds / feeds for various materials.
• Fluency in reading and writing G&M code. The candidate should be able to write an intelligent, relatively complex CNC program from start to finish. CAM programming experience is a bonus.
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred.
• Previous experience with Fanuc controls required.
• Previous experience with Doosan turning and machining centers is helpful (but not required) we own a twin-turret Puma TT2100SYY, and a sub-spindle Lynx 2100LYSB, both with Y-axis and live milling.
• Must be able to identify critical blueprint dimensions and how to inspect/ check these critical dimensions. Strong GD&T skills a plus.
• Possession of own measuring tools / gages is a plus our QC department can provide gages as needed, and will calibrate any/all personal gages owned by the employee.
• Ability to work on a wide variety of complex parts from drawings.
• Ability to change and adapt work behaviors based on a constantly changing production schedule.
• Must be dependable and detailed oriented.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

OGS Machining is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. No Third Party Calls Please.