CNC Lathe Setup Specialist

3 days ago


Agawam, Massachusetts, United States HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Lathe Setup Specialist to join our team at Horst Engineering & Manufacturing Co. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in setting up and operating CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce high-precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Set up and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis and multi-axis) (e.g. Eurotech, Hardinge, etc.)
  • Work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions to ensure accurate and efficient production
  • Perform complex set-ups of own work or for others, making all required adjustments to the machinery
  • Assist other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and help to train other set-up/operators
  • Ensure that all manufactured parts are in full compliance to quality standards
  • Perform visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and perform actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments
  • Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary
  • Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work
  • Perform all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels
  • Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized
  • Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area
  • Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap
  • Notifies lead person or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties
  • Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed
  • Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus
  • 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
  • Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus
  • Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls
  • Must be able to set and change tools
  • Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques
  • Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork
  • Must be able to read CNC programs
  • Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs
  • Able to stand for up to 8+ hours


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