Lathe Operator Resume Samples

Description :

1. Fabricating and assembling structural metal products, including frameworks or shells for machinery, ovens, tanks, and metal parts.
2. Responsible and hardworking warehouse assembler who can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines.
3. Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, and ring gauges.
4. Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed.
5. Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with the current best manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
6. Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, and ring gauges.
7. Adjusted machine feed and speed if the machine malfunctioned.
8. Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Comprehend and complete the task with limited supervision and training.
2. Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
3. Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.
4. Adjust machine controls and change tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
5. Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to workpieces.
6. Start lathe or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.
7. Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics crank machines through cycles.
8. Replace worn tools, and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
2. Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.
3. Adjust machine controls and change tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
4. Start lathe or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.
5. Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to workpieces.
6. Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
7. Lift metal stock or workpieces manually or using hoists, and position and secure them in machines, using fasteners and hand tools.
8. Crank machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

HS

Description :

1. Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
2. Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
3. Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
4. Load workpieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions into machines.
5. Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
6. Start machines, monitor their operations and record operational data.
7. Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
8. Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

HS

Description :

1. Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
2. Adjust machine controls and change tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
3. Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to workpieces.
4. Start lathe or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.
5. Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
6. Replace worn tools, and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines.
7. Move tool holders manually or by turning handwheels or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to feed tools to and along workpieces.
8. Turn valve handles to direct the flow of coolant onto work areas or to coat disks with the spinning compound.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Responsible for machining of cast iron pistons for use in reciprocating compressors per Standard Operating Procedures.
2. Responsible for basic machine setup, tool changes, and maintenance.
3. Performed visual checks to ensure raw castings meet quality standards prior to machining.
4. Responsible for the constant loading and unloading of the machine.
5. Labeled and stacked machined parts into containers and progressed on to the next machining operation.
6. Conducted and recorded critical quality assurance checks at set intervals as specified by Quality Assurance.
7. Quality checks required the use of calipers, finish gauge, optical comparator and various Go/No Go gauges.
8. Used information attained from quality checks to make machine adjustments when necessary in order to produce consistently dimensioned machined parts.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

HS

Description :

1. Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
2. Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
3. Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes.
4. Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
5. Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
6. Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compares readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
7. Stack or load finished items or place items on conveyor systems.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Operated multiple lathes and monitored product flow as well as hourly quality checks.
2. Made program adjustments and tool changes when necessary.
3. Used multiple quality gauges to ensure proper specifications of finished parts.
4. Coordinate multiple tasks at once, and meeting a production goal consistently.
   
5. Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compares readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
6. Stack or load finished items or place items on conveyor systems.
7. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

HS

Description :

1. Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately.
2. Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications.
3. Dismantled and inspected components and adjusted and repaired them as necessary.
4. Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers.
5. Fabricated tools, jigs, and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
6. Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and workpieces for future reference.
7. Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods.
8. Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

HS

Description :

1. Maintain performance and production on two machines at once.
2. Read and interpret blueprints and individual measurements.
3. Use gauges and calibers to ensure accurate quality.
4. Set-up, operate and maintain quality of parts on auto-chucking and NC lathe machines.
5. Operate a Lathe to sand mineshaft to specifications, use hand grinder and shop tools to check the shaft for imperfections.
6. Studied and interpreted drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, the sequence of operations and setup requirements.
7. Responsible understanding of safe work and the requirements of a safe working environment.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

HS

Description :

1. Studied and interpreted drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, the sequence of operations and setup requirements.
2. Started process of making heads and head sections for bits.
3. Fine-tune lathe programs to make parts in specified tolerances.
4. Troubleshoot error codes and resolve issues.
5. Coordinate production to ensure the plant stays running.
6. Set-up, operate and maintain quality of parts on auto-chucking and NC lathe machines.
7. Operate a Lathe to sand mineshaft to specifications, use hand grinder and shop tools to check the shaft for imperfections.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Assist other team members on the line by helping the inspector inspect and pack the camshafts and relieve the press operator for breaks.
2. Complete shift report at the end of each shift.
3. Perform weekly and monthly maintenance on equipment.
4. Troubleshoot problems that arose with the machinery and make the necessary corrections (both with and without the need for technical assistance).
5. Solve any logistical problems pertaining to the line that arose.
6. Create work orders for machine breakdowns.
7. Make adjustments to lathes quality control on parts headed to assembly.
8. Set-up and program CNC lathes.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Certification

Description :

1. Produced machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a CNC machine.
2. Calculate the amount of material and loading feed mechanism.
3. Monitoring and operating CNC lathe machines to cut metal parts.
4. Perform test operations to ensure the product is made to specifications of blueprints.
5. Provide high productivity under pressure and time commitments.
6. Maintaining quality and safety standards, equipment and supplies, and keeping records.
7. Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Shape glass, fabricate and inspect the product for commercial customers.
2. Responsible for shipping, and delivering inventory control.
   
3. Recommended and implemented procedures to reduce inventory by 37% over 12 months.
4. Prepared and issued periodic reports for management control of inventory.
5. Trained new employees in process techniques and equipment operations.
6. Operate equipment including glass blowing lathe, cut off saws, burners.
7. Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma