CNC Lathe Operator

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Job Title: CNC Lathe Operator
Shift/hours:  3rd Shift / 10:45 PM - 7:00 AM
Department/Group: Plastic machining
Location: Kulpsville, PA
Position Type: KV Union
Job Family/Grade: 14
Reports to: Supervisor

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.
• Perform fabrication of lathe products, using customer or GT drawings with minimum supervision achieving production efficiency required including set up, troubleshooting and run.
• Must be able to edit CNC Programs for various lathes.
• Must be proficient in the operation of all fabrication equipment in the area including operating multiple machines at once.
• Set-up, loading and run of equipment to manufacture and inspect various components including generating and editing of machine code (programs) at the machine.
• Make adjustments and assist operators to produce quality parts at a rapid pace as per production requirements.
• Utilize all Standard Measuring Instruments, QMM, OGP, Keyence, Optical Comparator, etc..  Perform First Piece and ‘in process’ inspection as required to achieve acceptable reliability and repeatability targets.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor including active participation in team meetings for operational planning and improvement ideas.

Other Responsibilities

• Download and utilize required drawings, inspection sheets (generate new sheets as required)
• Perform required basic equipment maintenance (top off or adding fluid/oil, reposition water and air lines) for all equipment assigned to the area.
• Operate ancillary equipment in the department.
• Perform all miscellaneous duties in work area as required.
• Perform job in compliance with Company’s Quality Policy (ISO 9000 and AS9100).
• Maintain part Quality Standards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent experience
• Must have obtained minimum of 12 months CNC Lathe experience in a production environment including NC programming, program editing, set up, troubleshooting and run
• Preferred proficiency in machining thermoplastic materials such as, but not limited to, PBI, PEEK/ARLON, NYSILON,ACETAL, UHMWPE, PTFE.     
• Demonstrate proficiency upon completion of up to 30 working day trial training and evaluation period (may be ongoing until achievement is met).
• Must possess G-Code knowledge including the ability to understand machine commands, sub program usage, edge break calculations, and general editing.
• Must be proficient with operating a workstation computer including searching, saving and editing files.
• Demonstrated ability to independently read and interpret production drawings, work instructions, Company documents and other specified requirements essential for performing standard job functions

Physical requirements

• Ability to work for long periods of time in a standing position.
• Ability to occasionally work in positions requiring sitting and walking.
• Ability to occasionally work in positions requiring twisting, stooping and grasping.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. without the use of mechanical lifting devices or help from others.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as: eye protection and foot protection.

Perform job in a safe manner.

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.  

Note:  This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor.  All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.

If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected].

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.