CNC LATHE PROGRAMMER OPERATOR

Yates Industries is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders.  At Yates Industries, we truly care for our employees, fostering a sense of family among and across the workforce. Join the Yates Industries Team and get away from that feeling of “it’s just a job” – start on your path to a rewarding career with great growth potential. Our in-house training opportunities can help to get you started; the next step is up to you.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• CNC Lathe Programmer Operator will produce quality machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating thru part completion.
• CNC Lathe Programmer Operator will write, store, and retrieve programs for machining parts.
• Prioritize work orders for timely completion to accommodate customer needs.
• CNC Lathe Programmer Operator will maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience operating CNC machine.  Mill experience a plus.
• Set up, running, and programming vertical & horizontals.
• G code knowledge
• Skilled in programming and operating CNC Mazak Lathes.
• Mazak controls.
• Nexus.
• Write programs in Mazatrol controller and store programs.
• PC fusion 640m.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Strong math skills.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints and/or specifications to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Familiar with inspection equipment such as: micrometers, depth mic’s, O.D. mic’s, thread gauges and calipers.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of G&M Code and AutoCAD.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment:

• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Micrometers
• Measuring tools
• Calipers

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• G Code proficiency is a must 
• Skilled in programing and operating CNC Lathes
• Competent with Mazak Mazatrol, Mazak Fusion, and Fanuc Controls
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read tape measures.
• Ability to make offsets and program changes when needed.
• Ability to schedule jobs on machines within department as required.
• Knowledge of creating /writing programs and troubleshooting machine errors 
• Familiarity with all computerized numerical control tooling and methods of machining mills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• BCBS Medical & RX
• VSP Vision
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Group Term Life
• 401K with match
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.