CNC Lathe Operator - 3rd Shift

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise, and endless advancement opportunities in an environment that embraces diversity, moves decision-making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

About the role

3rd Shift (10:45pm–7:00am) position in the Plastic Machining department at our Kulpsville, PA facility. This is a KV Union role (Job Family/Grade 14) reporting to the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal, state, and company environmental, health, and safety regulations and policies.
• Fabricate lathe products using customer or GT drawings with minimal supervision, achieving required production efficiency (set-up, troubleshooting, and run).
• Edit CNC programs for various lathes and operate all fabrication equipment in the area, including running multiple machines simultaneously.
• Set up, load, and run equipment to manufacture and inspect components, including generating and editing machine code (programs) at the machine.
• Make adjustments and assist operators to produce quality parts rapidly according to production requirements.
• Utilize standard measuring instruments (QMM, OGP, Keyence, Optical Comparator, etc.) to perform first-piece and in-process inspections for reliability and repeatability.
• Download and use required drawings and inspection sheets; generate new sheets as needed.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance (e.g., topping off fluids/oils, repositioning water and air lines).
• Operate ancillary department equipment and perform miscellaneous duties as required.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy (ISO 9000 and AS9100) and maintain part quality standards.
• Actively participate in team meetings for operational planning and improvement ideas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 12 months of CNC Lathe experience in a production environment, including NC programming, program editing, set-up, troubleshooting, and run.
• Preferred proficiency in machining thermoplastic materials (e.g., PBI, PEEK/ARLON, NYSILON, ACETAL, UHMWPE, PTFE).
• Demonstrated proficiency in G-Code, including understanding machine commands, sub-program usage, edge-break calculations, and general editing.
• Proficiency with operating a workstation computer (searching, saving, and editing files).
• Ability to independently read and interpret production drawings, work instructions, and company documents.
• U.S. Person status (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, or worker granted refugee/asylum status) for ITAR compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Occasional sitting, walking, twisting, stooping, and grasping.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. without mechanical assistance or help from others.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., eye and foot protection).
• Perform job safely and in compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a 30-working-day trial training and evaluation period (may extend until proficiency is achieved).

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401k savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition assistance