Machinist - CNC Lathe Applied Aerospace & Defense Boylston, MA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Machine tool maintenance Mechanical blueprint interpretation Specialized industrial tools Hand trucks Machining fixtures Lift truck Machining tool setup Machine cleaning Mid-level GD&T Mechanical drawings Lifts and hoists Cutting machines Materials handling Manufacturing Clean workspace maintenance Pallet jack Facilities routine maintenance Material handling equipment operation CNC machine maintenance

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Set-up and operate Vertical or Horizontal CNC Lathes with Fanuc controls according to engineering specifications, instructions, GD&T and operation sheets. Knowledge of manual machines is a plus. Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures and tool holders for a given job. Run similar jobs of short cycle times for extended periods of time where manufacturing processes are stable and do not require frequent change. Read and interpret engineering instructions, travelers, and blueprints and be familiar with geometric tolerances and principles. Operate more than one machine at a time, one to two machines depending on the nature of the job and its complexity, occasionally operating more than two machines depending on operator skill and familiarity with a given job. Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, i.e., maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions. Operate lifting and handling equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, or overhead hoist to maneuver in-process or finished components to desired location.