Job Information
Senior Operations LLC Spin Lathe Operator in Burbank, California
Summary:
Sets up lathe and spin metal parts; make simple wood forms and follow blocks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:
Performs set ups by fastening chuck on spindle, centering and clamping sheet metal dies by use of friction block.
Selects proper tool or roller and fixture.
Operates spinning lathe to shape simple parts of ordinary material such as aluminum and 18-8 stainless by applying lubricant and pressing the bit or roller against the revolving sheet metal, preventing excessive thinning of metal until it conforms to desired shape.
Trims and burrs parts.
Performs rework, repair and other associated operations in connection with the work described.
Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
Other duties with the work as assigned.
In addition to the above, Operators are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills:
- Language: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
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``` - Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. - Mathematical Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - Other Abilities: Must be able to visualize shapes. Must be familiar with working properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Tools used:
Hand tools, wood and metal chucks, wood friction wheels, hand bit and roller type forming tools, back stops, measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, and various sizes of spinning lathes and attachments.
Materials used:
Oil, soap, wax, ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the form of sheet tubing and wood.