CNC Lathe Machinist Level III/IV Lead

We are currently hiring for a CNC Lathe Machinist Level III or Level IV with a leading Manufacturing company based in Tinley Park IL.

This is a Temp to Hire role transitioning into a Permanent role in 90-180Days 

Responsible for simple to complex set-ups and operation of CNC

equipment, understands concepts and able to troubleshoot the program, tooling maintenance,

training of employees and ensuring that all required processes are completed to produce parts that

meet quality and ISO standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs simple to complex set-ups and operation of CNC machines, applying knowledge of

manufacturing and procedures, mathematics, running multiple machines at one time.

Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of part quality and product

efficiency.

Understanding of materials and ability to use and adjust speeds, feeds, and depth of cut.

Review and understand drawings, dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece,

sequence of operations, and set up requirements.

Aligns and secures holding fixtures (such as jaws, and vices), load/unload cutting tools,

attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.

Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and

adjusts as required.

Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring

instruments such as micrometers, calipers, comparator, height gages, and indicators.

Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining

or assembly problems.

Comply with company requirements in completing essential documentation as required.

Train, assist, and support employees in producing quality parts and in completing all process

requirements.

Assure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce

the risk of injury.

Maintain a clean work area and assure safe operation of all equipment.

Must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production

schedules.

Perform and document Operator Preventive Maintenance operations, as needed.

Leads will also perform the following duties:

Follow the production schedule ensuring team members know what machines need to run

during their shift.

Keep all machines on their team running well including assisting team members if they are

having problems; assist in set-up as needed; if any machine goes down, get it running as

soon as possible.

OR Level IV

: Responsible for the programming, set-up and operation of CNC

equipment and editing of programs ensuring that all required processes are completed to produce

parts that meet quality and ISO standards. May serve as a liaison between other departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Set-up and operate CNC machines according to specifications, applying knowledge of

machining methods. Can do multitasking with multiple machines at one time.

Review and understand drawings and job order for product specifications, such as

dimensions and tolerances, setup instructions.

Understanding of materials and ability to use and adjust feeds, speeds and depth of cut.

Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to

specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gages, calipers, and micrometers.

Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, tooling, and processes.

Edit CNC programs as required to optimize processes based on established department

procedures for process improvement.

May create and write advanced CNC programs.

Create & recommend tooling and fixturing solutions.

Maintain a clean work area and assure safe operation of all equipment.

Create, edit, and complete essential documentation as required.

Complete, train, assist, and support employees in producing quality parts and in completing

all process requirements and documentation.

Assure all polices and procedures are followed, and safety precautions are taken to reduce

the risk of injury.

Assist engineering & other production areas as needed.

Must be available for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.