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Description SUMMARY The CNC Lathe Machinist III is required to set-up and run the most complex proven or new parts with little to no supervision. Responsible for the machining of products in order to meet customer specifications. Operation and light set-up would be done by selecting and installing tooling, updating fixturing, and pulling CNC machining programs. CORE / LEADERSHIP • Self-management - knowledge of what to do and how to act in different situations. • Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner. • Being receptive to new ideas and different opinions. • Quick Learner • Problem-solving • Adaptability • Teamwork • Good communication skills • Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches. • Extensive troubleshooting skills. JOB • Load parts (Ability to load and run parts per Manufacturing plan or Product Specifications) • Monitor tooling wear and changing tools as required per tool life monitoring. • Inspect parts with mechanical gauges (calipers, mics, height gauges, pins, etc.) • Perform setups on production parts and NPI work (CFA, FA, and SCR jobs) • CFA – Customer Frist Article or NPI • FA – Internal First Article or new process • SCR – Customer new process or customer engineering change request • Perform tool, offset changes on setup, and submit a passing internal first article to QA. • Ability to provide feedback during Design-for-manufacturing (DFM) reviews during initial manufacturing review. • Provide feedback to programming on feed, speed, and tooling requirements when performing a NPI setup. • Meet job standard times consistently. Communicate to lead or supervisor when jobs are over or under called out standards. • Deburr work in process. • Promote the company initiative of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement projects and 5S implementation and sustainment. • Clock in and off operations according to sequence number of the work order. Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Minimum five to seven years work experience • Five years of trade school, vocational education, or four years formal apprenticeship • Comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of blueprint reading, GD & T • Extensive knowledge of accepted inspection practices • Extensive knowledge of CNC programming and G & M code • Extensive probe and tool pre-setter knowledge PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB • Visual acuity: near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts • Hearing ability: ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action • Frequently required to stand, walk, push, reach overhead, and bend to the floor • Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB • High noise levels from operating machines • Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts • Breathing fumes, dust, and mist • Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids SAFETY • Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices • Knowledge of Shop safety practices and use of PPE