Located in Belle Chasse, LA
Pay: $22.00/Hour and up
Job Full Description
Job Opportunity: CNC Lathe Machinist
Express Employment Professionals – Metairie, LA
Our Metairie office is seeking a highly skilled CNC Lathe Machinist for a precision manufacturing facility in Belle Chasse, LA. We are looking for a technical expert capable of taking a project from a blueprint to a finished masterpiece.
Compensation & Details
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Pay Rate: $22.00/Hour and up (Depending on Experience)
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Location: Belle Chasse, LA
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Status: Full-Time / Long-Term
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Note: The client will perform independent reference checks for all qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
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Programming: Program mills and lathes using Mastercam and Long Hand G-Code. Calculate requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
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Setup & Operation: Set up machines by installing/adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, collets, bushings, and stock pushers. Indicate vices and tram heads.
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Technical Interpretation: Study work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to plan machining parameters.
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Precision Machining: Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting (turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing).
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Quality Assurance: Verify settings by measuring first-run parts and sample workpieces; detect malfunctions and troubleshoot processes in real-time.
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Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer instructions; sharpen and replace worn tools.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Technical Expertise: Proven experience with CNC programming, controls, instrumentation, and tooling.
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Software: Proficiency in Mastercam and manual G-Code entry.
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Functional Skills: Strong verbal communication, coordination, and judgment.
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Attention to Detail: Extreme focus on precision and adhering to international quality standards.
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Safety Mindset: Strict adherence to safety procedures and regulations.
Physical Requirements
Metairie, LA
2162
701 David Drive
Suite A
Metairie, LA 70003
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