Lathe Operator – B8884

Lathe Operator Burbank, CA Full time - Temp to hire Monday thru Friday - 8am to 5pm $16.90 to $25.90hr depending on experience. High end manufacturing company producing precision, quality aerospace hinges is looking for a Lathe Operator to join their team in Burbank. Summary:Set up and operate numerically controlled horizontal lathe to perform machining operations, such as turning, boring, facing, and threading parts, such as castings, forgings, and bar stock: Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements. Responsibilities: • Insert beginning point of tape in reading head of control unit. Mounts work piece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate, manually or using hoist. • Select and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic-tool-change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet. • Depress buttons, toggles, or sets tape and starts machining operation. • Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speed of machining cuts. • Turn dials and switches to override tape control and correct machine performance, applying practical knowledge of lathe operation. • Inspect first-run piece and spot-checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications, using micrometers and precision dial gauges. • Studie job packet and organizes materials for next run during automatic tape-controlled cycles to shorten changeover time. • Set tools before positioning in lathe, using precision gauges and instruments. • Set up and operate another machine tool during tape-controlled machining cycles. • Machine nonmetallic materials. • May be designated by type of lathe operated as Engine Lathe Operator, Turret Lathe Operator, Numerical Controls. • Regulates machine by setting and adjusting controls. • Maintain specifications by observing operations and checking for malfunctions while inspecting the parts. • Observe operation of production run and make adjustments to ensure pieces meet all specifications. • Document actions by completing production and quality logs. Qualifications: • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources. • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.90 - $25.90 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • Day shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person