14361933
Located in Burbank, CA
Pay: $16.90 to $25.90hr DOE
Job Full Description
Lathe Operator
Burbank, CA
Full time - Temp to hire
Monday thru Friday - 8am to 5pm
$16.90 to $25.90hr depending on experience.
High end manufacturing company producing precision, quality aerospace hinges is looking for a Lathe Operator to join their team in Burbank.
Summary: Set up and operate numerically controlled horizontal lathe to perform machining operations, such as turning, boring, facing, and threading parts, such as castings, forgings, and bar stock: Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Insert beginning point of tape in reading head of control unit. Mounts work piece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate, manually or using hoist.
- Select and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic-tool-change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.
- Depress buttons, toggles, or sets tape and starts machining operation.
- Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speed of machining cuts.
- Turn dials and switches to override tape control and correct machine performance, applying practical knowledge of lathe operation.
- Inspect first-run piece and spot-checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications, using micrometers and precision dial gauges.
- Studie job packet and organizes materials for next run during automatic tape-controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.
- Set tools before positioning in lathe, using precision gauges and instruments.
- Set up and operate another machine tool during tape-controlled machining cycles.
- Machine nonmetallic materials.
- May be designated by type of lathe operated as Engine Lathe Operator, Turret Lathe Operator, Numerical Controls.
- Regulates machine by setting and adjusting controls.
- Maintain specifications by observing operations and checking for malfunctions while inspecting the parts.
- Observe operation of production run and make adjustments to ensure pieces meet all specifications.
- Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
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Qualifications:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Glendale, CA
2791
1209 North Central Avenue
Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91202
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