Lead Lathe Programmer / Set-Up Machinist

New Kensington, Pennsylvania Manufacturing 27 days ago

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Programs, sets up, validates, and optimizes CNC lathes to produce precision components that meet drawing and customer specifications.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 10 years of CNC machining experience or State Journeyman certification
  • Advanced CNC lathe programming and setup experience
  • Proficiency with Esprit 3D CAD/CAM programming software
  • Knowledge of Fanuc controls and programming
  • Ability to independently set up CNC lathes from completed CNC programs
  • Advanced blueprint, sketch, drawing, manual, and specification interpretation
  • Knowledge of dimensional tolerances and machining requirements
  • Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection instruments
  • Experience completing first-article inspections
  • Knowledge of workholding, cutting tools, attachments, feeds, speeds, offsets, and tool-life optimization
  • Ability to perform machining calculations and basic shop mathematics

Preferred Skills

  • State Journeyman Machinist certification
  • Experience serving as a technical lead within a CNC machining department
  • Experience training CNC operators and setup personnel
  • Experience optimizing CNC programs for cycle time, consistency, and tooling utilization
  • Experience troubleshooting CNC lathe production and quality issues
  • Knowledge of first-article inspection reporting requirements

Job Responsibilities

  • Program CNC lathes using Esprit software
  • Develop machining programs that meet drawing, tolerance, and customer requirements
  • Set up CNC lathes independently from CNC programs
  • Select, align, and secure workholding devices, cutting tools, and attachments
  • Establish tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, and machining parameters
  • Optimize programs and setups to maximize machine capability, tool life, and process consistency
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts
  • Measure machined components using precision inspection instruments
  • Verify dimensions and tolerances against engineering drawings
  • Complete first-article inspection reports and submit documentation for approval
  • Run new setups for a minimum of one hour to verify production stability
  • Monitor CNC lathe operations for machine, tooling, production, and quality issues
  • Correct programming, setup, tooling, and dimensional problems
  • Coordinate unresolved production issues with manufacturing leadership
  • Train operators on newly established machining processes and setups
  • Provide technical guidance to CNC department personnel
  • Support machining problem-solving and process-improvement activities
  • Maintain CNC lathes in operating condition
  • Follow applicable machine safety procedures and regulations
  • Maintain organized CNC machines, tooling, and work areas


Pay Details: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour

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