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683 Wehner Mills
Phoenix
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+1 (555) 633 0887
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Phoenix
AZ
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Experience Experience
San Francisco, CA
Lathe Operator
San Francisco, CA
Runte Inc
San Francisco, CA
Lathe Operator
  • Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety and procedures
  • Receives numerical work orders, prints and instructions from Team Lead
  • Operates manual work transporting equipment within machining area
  • Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and stops production if any part that is detected to be out of specification
  • Keeps all related equipment in proper storage within work location
  • Reads and executes daily production schedule as directed by supervisor
  • Remove chips from machine. Maintains clean and orderly working area
Los Angeles, CA
Manual Lathe Operator
Los Angeles, CA
Berge, Hickle and Funk
Los Angeles, CA
Manual Lathe Operator
  • May utilize blueprints, makes adjustments for materials used
  • May set and/or make sand cores
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Sets up and operates production machines to cut, bend, straighten, or form parts as specified by blueprints, lay up sequence and/or templates
  • Sets up and operates machines
  • Follows all safety rules and practices
  • May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
present
Dallas, TX
Manual Engine Lathe Operator
Dallas, TX
Breitenberg-Mante
present
Dallas, TX
Manual Engine Lathe Operator
present
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies
  • Operates CNC machines and manual machines including bar mill, engine lathes, and manual grinders to produce locomotive and transit assemblies
  • Use precision gauges and instruments such as micrometers to determine and follow customers’ specifications
  • Maintain specifications by observing, drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
  • Operates overhead cranes and forklifts
  • Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments or replacements to machine. May assist in repairs
  • Will measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
Education Education
University of Memphis
Skills Skills
  • Continual attention to detail
  • Ability to function in a team environment
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Familiarity with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathe equipment and machine work
  • Use of steps/ladders: no ladder usage; stepping (stairs and/or platform): periodic up to 20% of the workday
  • Familiarity with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work
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1

Bore, Mill, & Lathe Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works from detailed blueprints. Fabrication outlines, sketches, manufacturing work instructions and previous shop practice to determine sequence of operations, method of setup including holding and aligning work, tolerances and dimensions, finishes and feeds and speeds to perform close tolerance machining operations. Prepares shop level sequencing data for MDI machines when not furnished or when minor changes are required
  • Lays out reference lines and points as a guide in machining operations when necessary. Sets up and operate all types of boring, lathe, and milling machines by positioning and locating work piece. Selects, mounts, aligns, and adjusts cutting tools. Sets feeds, speeds and depth of cuts. Loads machine control media or information from MDI or N/C data sheets; checks and makes required control settings; aligns spindle to setup points; and, places machine in automatic cycle when required. Performs. Proves, and completes functions on new N/C control media and first run parts involving close tolerances
  • Sets up milling machines by positioning and locating work piece. Makes set-up and cutter changes as specified by planning paper
  • Watches for functional variations in machine or machine control unit and takes appropriate corrective action when required to obtain proper spindle loads and machine finishes and tolerances
  • Progressively checks parts dimensionally and for specified finish including completed parts
  • 2 years technical education/experience
2

Manual Lathe Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must have advanced skills of manual lathe operation
  • Act as in-process inspector where required
  • Be able to maintain tolerances to within .001 inches
  • Cross train in all areas of the machine shop as required
  • Assist other employees as required
  • Maintain scrap and rework to within acceptable minimums
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings
  • Read, interpret and execute work instructions
  • Follow all company policies including safety instructions
  • Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
  • Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and promote overall good housekeeping practices
3

Lathe Operator Set Up & Operate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Operate small equipment and power tools
  • Operate a computer keyboard or calculator
  • Lift up to ___70__ pounds
  • Walk, crawl, sit, stand, stoop. bend, squat, push, pull
  • See, hear, talk, write
  • Have full physical dexterity and agility
  • Eye and hand coordination
  • Operate machinery- CNC Lathe, Turret Lathes, Hand Lathes
4

Manual Lathe Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Sets up and operates machines
  • May utilize blueprints, makes adjustments for materials used
  • Verifies dimensional requirements and transfers materials to storage areas
  • Position specialist works with unconventional materials and requires specialized skills
  • Sets up and operates production machines to cut, bend, straighten, or form parts as specified by blueprints, lay up sequence and/or templates
  • May set and/or make sand cores
  • May read blueprints, adjusts for thickness and shape of materials and makes appropriate settings
  • Loads material for processing
  • Verifies dimensional requirements, unloads and may transfer materials to storage areas using overhead cranes or forklift
  • May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
5

Lathe Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Receives numerical work orders, prints and instructions from Team Lead
  • Locates work piece and positions piece in machine and transfers finished piece from machine to shipping & receiving. Turns all parts end for end as required
  • Sets up machine for various size parts as required by adjusting tail stock, head stock jaws, roll clamping, v-blocks, roller rest, indicate or layout
  • Sets up and operates machine tools, adjusting stops, feeds and speeds, etc., for operations being machined
  • Performs straight and taper turning, boring, threading, facing, drilling, tapping, reaming, plugging and mill work, etc., to the required dimensional specifications and tolerances
  • Uses tape measures, calipers, micrometers, scales, gauges, etc., to check for finish sizes
  • Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments or replacements to machine. May assist in repairs
  • Remove chips from machine. Maintains clean and orderly working area
6

Lathe Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supports a safe work place environment
  • Works from standard and complex drawings, instruction sheets, charts and/or verbal instructions
  • Works to close tolerance on unusual operational requirements, as necessary
  • Assists in planning, scheduling and monitoring cell operation to achieve maximum utilization
  • Recommends method changes towards process improvement
  • Sets up, runs and adjusts machine controls, tools and machine equipment to achieve size, finish and tolerance
  • In conjunction with manufacturing engineers, debug and edit programs to achieve size to achieve proven machining cycle
  • Analyzes and adjusts or corrects controls, tools and fixtures to maintain quality levels during production
  • Keeps all related equipment in proper storage within work location
  • Performs routine daily maintenance on equipment in assigned cell
  • Operates manual work transporting equipment within machining area
  • Keeps machines, equipment and general work area neat and orderly
  • Applies the principles of ABS (LEAN Manufacturing) in accordance with Policy Deployment
  • Applies multi-tasking skills often by operating multiple machines in a cell environment
  • Skills required include and are not limited to: turning, gear hobbing, milling, broaching, sawing, honing, grinding and drill and tap
7

Manual Engine Lathe Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies
  • Operates CNC machines and manual machines including bar mill, engine lathes, and manual grinders to produce locomotive and transit assemblies
  • Use precision gauges and instruments such as micrometers to determine and follow customers’ specifications
  • Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, conditional switches; and calculating requirements
  • Maintain specifications by observing, drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
  • Operates overhead cranes and forklifts
  • Perform other duties as requested or required by Supervisor
8

Lathe Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Sets up and operates CNC machines according to specifications and tooling instructions applying knowledge of machining methods
  • Reads blueprint or job order for specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds etc
  • Positions and secures tool in spindle, positions and secures work piece on machine
  • Sets specified rotation speed, feed rate, depth of cut and positions tool in relation to work piece
  • Starts machine and monitors displays also observing cutting action of machine to detect excessive wear of malfunction
  • Conducts pre-operations inspections to ensure machine is ready to be operated in safe and efficient manner
  • Reads and executes daily production schedule as directed by supervisor
  • Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
  • Will measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
  • Selects, aligns, secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machinery
  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required and reports problems to supervisor as necessary
  • Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and stops production if any part that is detected to be out of specification
  • Will confer with Machine Shop Supervisor to resolve machining problems
  • Produces daily production reports, inspections and other reports as directed by supervisor
  • Must have an understanding and knowledge of company procedures and work instructions
  • Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety and procedures
  • Minimum three years experience working with close tolerance practices of +/- .010 or less, in a manufacturing environment
  • Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be requires at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U. S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card' Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee
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Lathe Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for products grinding based on process specifications and drawing requirements
  • Responsible for filling in work record correctly
  • Ensure smooth running, and maintenance lathe regularly
  • Follow process specifications, and ensure the product quality
  • Follow the safety operation regulations
  • Finish other jobs assigned by direct leaders