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Machine Operator (CNC & Manual Lathe Operator)

Sypris Technologies, Inc.
27.45 - Immediate benefits including, medical, dental and vision. Company contributions towards 401K and HSA. $.75 shift differential for off shift work.
United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Oct 08, 2025
OVERVIEW

Setup, adjust and operate vertical, horizontal, manual and numerical control machines to machine a diversified line of special or standard parts to close tolerance and finish dimensions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:


  • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, set up sheets or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
  • Sets up machining equipment, changes tools and fixtures, tooling, etc., necessary to make setups. Orders tools as required.
  • Receives instructions from supervisor, blue prints, engineering routines, product drawings and setup sheets.
  • Cuts length, face bevel, bore and turn O.D. and I.D., typically works to tolerances of .005.
  • Checks and records dimension as required.
  • Uses hand tools, vertical, horizontal, CNC lathes, manual turret lathes, engine lathes and drill presses.
  • Checks work with scales, gages, micrometers, verniers, protractors, calipers and other measuring instruments as required.
  • As required, grinds and repairs production cutting tools saws and drills.
  • Makes tool bits, cuts shanks, and grinds clearance.
  • Maintains supply of sharpened tools and saw in designated areas.
  • Receives stores and disburses such materials and supplies as needed for operations.
  • Maintains tool records.
  • Verifies conformance of finished product to specifications.
  • Takes and records data required by SPC procedures.
  • Must be able to check dimensions to tolerances from .005" to .002".
  • As required, train's employees to perform setups and to operate various machines.
  • Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
  • Other duties as assigned



COMPETENCIES:


  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
  • Occasionally required to climb or balance.
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.



EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:


  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
  • Or one to three months related experience and/or training;
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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