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Lathe Operator
full timeBrooklyn Park, MN
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AT A GLANCE
ManufacturingFull Time
Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workp
About the role
Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.
Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.
Join our team as a Lathe Operator!
Shift: M-TH 7AM-5PM
Performs set-up and operate a variety of CNC Lathes to effectively and efficiently produce quality complex prototype and production parts to required customer specifications.
Responsibilities
- Set-up, and operate CNC lathe/mill turn machines in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality parts.
- Safely and effectively operate handheld and stationary power tools
- Address alarms on machines as appropriate in a timely manner
- Complete basic part inspection and recognize malfunctions or parts out of specification. As well as take appropriate action and/or escalate.
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic dimensional and surface finish issues
- Properly install and maintain cutting tools.
- Change cutting tools, work with ER style collets and spindle liner assemblies, handle and label bar stock.
- Perform basic visual quality inspections based on set standards
- Work with team and seek assistance when needed
- Efficiently problem solve and take appropriate action or escalate when needed.
- Basic Problem-solving skills
- Perform calibrations as required
- work with necessary tools such as; spanner wrenches, collet exchange tools
- Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
- Knowledge share with other lathe operators
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