CNC Lathe Operator

Job Responsibilities

• CNC Turning & Milling Operating with Programming.
• Work Setting & Proving on CNC machines.
• Tool Setting & Operating the CNC Machines Set-up and operates machines in accordance with knowledge and manufacturers’ operating instructions in order to accomplish required job laid down in a Work Order.
• Utilizing the materials which accompany the Work Order.
• Visually check cutting tools and materials prior to commencing the work, replacing the tools from stores and reporting any defect in the materials to the Workshop Supervisor where appropriate.
• Operate the machine safely and competently in accordance with operating instructions, and ensuring that good safety and housekeeping standards are maintained as laid down QHSE policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with QC Inspector after completion of the works Ensure that an effective hand-over is carried out at the beginning/ end of each shift, assuring that any specific work or safety related information is communicated.
• Read and interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work pieces, sequences of operations and setup requirements.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls as required.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, vertical borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Performs other related field, maintenance or shop duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Should be able to read and interpret component drawings, machine components as per drawings.
• Understand and accurately machine components within desired tolerances.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD is an added advantage.
• Well versed with FANUC programming.
• Good communication skills in English language, both verbal and written.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Advanced Machining knowledge.

Experience

• Experienced in CNC Turn mill center operation - 3 years
• Experience on a variety of machines types including lathe, horizontal and vertical boring, milling and others - 5 years
• Experience of machining API connections an advantage.
• Ideally should have extensive experience in a workshop environment for oil and gas companies

Education Requirements

• ITI in Trade Machinist + NCVT
• CNC programming & CNC lathe operation/CNC milling operation course.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and working for long periods of time during work-day.
• Manual dexterity to operate machine.
• Other basic physical effort.