CNC Horizontal Lathe Set up Operator - 3rd shift

About the role

United Gear & Assembly, Inc. is a premier manufacturer and supplier of precision gears, shafts, and related assemblies to various global OEMs in construction, agriculture, transportation, automotive, defense, and other industries. Based out of Hudson, WI, we are vertically integrated with a broad range of capabilities encompassing Engineering, Manufacturing, Full Heat Treating and Assembly. With a reputation built on satisfying quality requirements, narrow shipping windows, responsiveness to customers’ needs and a competitive position in the global market, UGA has become a world-class supplier to the industry. United Gear & Assembly is ISO/TS16929:2009 registered and we combine our engineering expertise, industry and application knowledge with design and process collaboration, to bring our customers high quality, cost effective solutions, delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates horizontal multi-axis lathes to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, facing and/or threading of parts.
• Reviews blueprints, job breakdown sheets and QC documents to determine machine settings, specifications, fixtures, and tools necessary to produce the part.
• Selects and installs tooling or preset tooling in tool posts, turret, arbors or indexing heads and tool magazine in sequence as defined on job breakdown sheets.
• Mounts work piece between centers, on arbor, on a chuck or to a faceplate manually or using a hoist.
• Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares to process sheets to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speeds of machining cuts.
• Adjusts and directs flow of coolant against tooling and work piece.
• Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces to conformance to specifications, using inspection equipment as specified on QC documents.
• Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run for the purpose of shortening changeover time.
• May set tools before positioning them in machine, using precision gauges and instruments.
• May set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machine and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Completes “Daily Operator Checklist” at the beginning of each shift or when moving to new area.
• Provides on-the-job training to employees on software application and use.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Intermediate reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required; normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent, or a 2-year program.
• Two to five years’ experience with gear cutting, hobb and lathe equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn and work with statistical and manufacturing software applications.
• Duties require verbal and written communication skills; Microsoft Office Professional, Word, Excel, statistical and manufacturer software a plus.

Important Qualities for Successful Job Performance:

• Problem Solving: Yes
• Analytical Ability: Yes
• Communication Skills: Yes
• Interpersonal Skills: Yes
• Dexterity: Yes
• Bilingual: No

Physical Demands

• Standing: 90%
• Walking: 50%
• Sitting: 5%
• Stooping: 5%
• Crouching: 5%
• Pushing: 10% (weight up to 50 lbs)
• Pulling: 10% (weight up to 50 lbs)
• Lifting: 80% (weight up to 50 lbs)
• Carrying: 10% (weight up to 50 lbs)
• Hearing: 40%
• Talking: 25%
• Keyboard use / repetitive hand motion: 1%

Work Environment

• Fumes or airborne particles: 90%

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Benefits program active the 1st of the month following your start date, including health, HRA, FSA, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) program with 4% company contribution
• Company-paid short-term disability with elective long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance with additional elective life insurance available
• 40 hours paid vacation after 6 months
• 10 paid holidays
• Profit-sharing plan

Pay

$27–$27 per hour

Schedule

• Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Shift differential: $4.00 per hour additional
• Candidate would need to be able to train on first shift.