CNC Machinist - Turning / Lathe Level II

Sets-up and operates CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO Package


• Paid Company Holidays


• 401K Match Program


• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits


• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Set-up and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis and multi-axis) (e.g. Eurotech, Hardinge, etc.)


• Will work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions.


• Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part.


• Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material from staging area.


• Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others.


• Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as necessary.


• Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators.


• Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance to quality standards.


• Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department.


• Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary.


• Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work


• Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels.


• Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized.


• Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area.


• Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap.


• Notifies lead person or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties.


• Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed.


• Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.


• Performs other related duties as required.


• Interacts with associates from all departments.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.


• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required


• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.


• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls


• Must be able to set and change tools.


• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.


• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.


• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.


• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.


• Must be able to read CNC programs.


• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.


• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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