Apex Tool Group
Blueprint (Role Profile)
A Swiss lathe machinist operates and maintains Swiss-type CNC lathes to produce high-precision, bits and sockets. Key responsibilities include reading blueprints, programming machines, setting up tools, loading raw materials, monitoring production, performing quality control inspections, and carrying out routine maintenance.
Responsibilities
Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret GD&T.
Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipate needed stock; place and expedite orders for stock; verify receipt of stock.
Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; set tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate requirements; prove part programs.
Set-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicate vices; tramming heads.
Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations, including turning, facing, knurling, and threading; take measurements; detect malfunctions; troubleshoot processes; adjust and reprogram controls; sharpen and replace worn tools; adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs.
Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
Qualifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Technical school certificate or three years’ related experience and/or training.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical demands: regularly required to continually stand; frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (overhead reaching), push or pull and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment characteristics: regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is usually moderate.
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Responsibilities
Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret GD&T.
Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipate needed stock; place and expedite orders for stock; verify receipt of stock.
Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; set tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate requirements; prove part programs.
Set-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicate vices; tramming heads.
Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations, including turning, facing, knurling, and threading; take measurements; detect malfunctions; troubleshoot processes; adjust and reprogram controls; sharpen and replace worn tools; adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs.
Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
Qualifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Technical school certificate or three years’ related experience and/or training.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical demands: regularly required to continually stand; frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (overhead reaching), push or pull and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment characteristics: regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is usually moderate.
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