CNC Machinist - Lathe Operator - Level II - 1st or 2nd ShiftHorst Engineering & Manufacturing Company

Horst Engineering & Manufacturing Company

Full Time

Requisition ID: Requisition ID: 1320

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 for 1st or 2nd shift. 1st shift is 7am-3:30. 2nd shift is 3:00 - 11:30pm

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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