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Associate Lathe Machinist III / Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Program, setup and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools such as multi-axis lathes.
• Able to self-sufficiently take various metal types from raw stock to finished product.
• Familiar with today’s technology of cutting tools and machining practices.
• Plans and lays out work from customer drawings and other specifications. Determines speeds, feeds, tolerances, and sequence of machine operations on a variety of machine tools or performs a complete sequence of operation.
• Makes all setups and adjusts machines, making trial cuts as necessary.
• Finishes metal by hand or machine.
• Uses such specialized measuring instruments as vernier calipers, micrometers, surface gages, profilometer, CMM, vision systems, and dial indicators.
• Utilizes trigonometric formulas in order to calculate complex and/or component angles and dimensions.
• Uses shop mathematics and standard handbook formulas in computing dimensions for planning and laying out work.
• Use computer and necessary software as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years’ experience preferred, but not required.
• The ability to work with others and a good work ethic, required.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, required.