CNC LATHE PROGRAMMER OPERATOR

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Mazak lathe / vertical mill experience a must.
• Matrix / Fushion Control a plus
• Programming conversational a must.
• Must be capable of selecting work holding (jaws) and boring / milling jaws as required.
• Job shop atmosphere, lot sizes range from 1 – 3 in most cases.
• Must be able to read blueprints, use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages, etc.. 
• Must understand basic programming of X, Y and Z milling. 
• Lathe programming is two axis only, no live tooling. 
• Produce quality machined parts by programming, setting up, and final machining all components. 
• Write, store, and retrieve programs for machined parts.
• Prioritize work orders for timely completion to accommodate customer needs.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshoot malfunctions, and repair equipment as needed.
• Set up, program, finish machine, and verify parts to print. 
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints and/or specifications to calculate dimensions, tool selection machine speed and feed rates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mazak lathe / vertical mill experience a must.
• Matrix / Fushion Control a plus
• Programming conversational a must.
• Must be capable of selecting work holding (jaws) and boring / milling jaws as required.
• Job shop atmosphere, lot sizes range from 1 – 3 in most cases.
• Must be able to read blueprints, use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages, etc.. 
• Must understand basic programming of X, Y and Z milling. 
• Lathe programming is two axis only, no live tooling. 

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment:

• Micrometers
• Thread gauges
• Calipers

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to program, edit programs, change offsets, and change tools.
• Familiarity with all computerized numerical control tooling and methods of machining mills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.