Koehler Instrument Company Inc. ยท 3 months ago
CNC Lathe - Set up and Operate F/T
Koehler Instrument Company Inc. is a leading manufacturer in the Petroleum / Petrochemical industry, providing quality testing instrumentation and technical support services for over 50 years. They are seeking experienced CNC Lathe operators who will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines to produce machined parts while maintaining quality and safety standards.
EnergyIndustrialOil and GasProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
Program, setup and run CNC work centers, Lathes (Mori-Seiki Y axis a plus)
Able to develop & write programs for the CNC lathe, working from prints, CAPS (Mori) a plus. Machine programming a plus
Programs lathes, set tool offsets and fixture design
Hold close tolerance of +/-.0005
Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to ASTM standards
Able to edit existing programs as necessary
Capable to input programs into CNC from PC
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
Monitor tools during operation for wear and breakage
Qualification
Required
CNC Lathe setup is responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine
Maintaining quality and safety standards
Keeping records
Maintaining equipment and supplies
Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters
Interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
Program, setup and run CNC work centers, Lathes (Mori-Seiki Y axis a plus)
Able to develop & write programs for the CNC lathe, working from prints, CAPS (Mori) a plus
Programs lathes, set tool offsets and fixture design
Hold close tolerance of +/-.0005
Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to ASTM standards
Able to edit existing programs as necessary
Capable to input programs into CNC from PC
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
Monitor tools during operation for wear and breakage
Live tooling is highly preferred
Full use of reading micrometers & other inspection equipment
Ability of sharpening tools a plus
Functional and technical skills
Attention to detail
Ability to lift 100 lbs. with assistance
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Koehler Instrument Company Inc.
Koehler Instrument Company Inc. has been a leading provider of Petroleum and Petrochemical testing solutions for almost 100 years.
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