Summary
Description
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience operating CNC lathe machines (required)
- MasterCam X experience preferred (training provided)
- Proficient in inspecting parts using various measuring tools (micrometers/calipers)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage daily priorities
- Strong planning and organizational skills to monitor production processes
- Ability to act decisively to resolve staff or equipment-related issues
- Capacity to grasp complex concepts and work in a logical, systematic manner
- Attention to detail to ensure high-quality output
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines
- Results-driven approach to achieving production goals
Responsibilities
- Setup and Operation: Set up, operate, and program CNC lathes to produce high-precision components in accordance with customer drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings to configure CNC lathes, determine dimensions, select cutting tools, and set machine speeds and feed rates.
- Programming and Modeling: Utilize computer software (e.g., MasterCam) to model cutting paths, program lathes, and fluently use and edit G & M code programs.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct quality assurance tests and in-process QA inspections to ensure products meet design specifications, maintaining tight tolerances.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the manufacturing process, perform basic lathe maintenance (e.g., cleaning, tool sharpening), and ensure machines are properly maintained.
- Process Optimization: Adjust lathe cutting paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining quality, and lead process improvement, process development, and productivity enhancement initiatives.
- Resource Management: Manage tool and supply usage, report usage levels, and identify methods to reduce costs while ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with production schedules.
- Leadership and Training: Train operators to execute programs correctly, advise machine shop personnel on manufacturing methods, and foster effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and staff.
- Department Oversight: Monitor manufacturing activities to ensure correct methods are used, remove roadblocks on orders by communicating issues to management, and maintain a clean, organized department.
- Communication and Reporting: Provide daily updates on job statuses, collaborate with shop floor leads and office personnel to ensure timely job completion, and advise on corrective actions when required.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Expectations
The Lathe Foreman is expected to be an expert on the status of all jobs in the lathe department, ensuring parts are produced to customer specifications and deadlines. This role involves active participation in both pre-production (planning) and production (control and supervision) stages, with a strong emphasis on resource management, quality control, and continuous process improvement. The Lathe Foreman will demonstrate leadership by motivating employees, maintaining a results-driven approach, and ensuring the department operates efficiently and cohesively. The individual must communicate clearly and persuasively, work under pressure, and drive the team to meet production goals while maintaining a high standard of quality and organization.
Employment Details
-Full-time, Day Shift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with overtime opportunities
-Required Education: – High School Diploma or GED
-Compensation: – $25.00 to $35.00 /hour, Dependent on Experience
Benefits:
– Medical/Dental Insurance
– Paid Time Off
– 401k
-Paid Holidays
– Supplementary Insurance Options
-Boot and eyewear stipend
-Wellness Center Membership Discount
