CNC Lathe Setup/Operator

Acara Solutions is looking for a Numerical Control Lathe Operator for one of our aerospace manufacturing companies in Addison, IL.

Shift: 1st Shift 5am-4:30pm M-F, must work 2 Saturdays a month minimum, can work more for OT, Saturday 5am-10:30am

Summary:

Sets up and operates numerically controlled horizontal lathe to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, facing, and threading parts such as castings, forgings, and bar stock by performing the following duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Reads process sheets, blueprints, and work instructions of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.

Mounts work piece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate.

Selects and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.

Depresses buttons, toggles, or sets tape and starts machining operation.

Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.

Turns dials and switches to override tape control and correct machine performance.

Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.

Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run during automatic tape controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.

Sets tools before positioning them in lathe.

Sets up and operates another machine tool during tape controlled machining cycles.

Machines nonmetallic materials.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

Two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Top Skills:

Setup Experience is a huge factor, DMG Mori Mills, Siemens, Mitsubishi Controls, Mzzak Lathe's

Nice to Have:

Previous Aerospace Plane Part Machining, but not a requirement

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person