CNC Lathe Foreman

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Role Overview

The Lathe Foreman is responsible for overseeing the lathe department,

ensuring high-quality part production, optimizing accuracy and

efficiency, and driving company success through effective resource

management and process improvement. This role requires expertise in CNC

lathe operations, strong leadership, and exceptional time management to

meet customer deadlines while maintaining quality standards. The Lathe

Foreman collaborates with shop floor leads, machine shop personnel, and

office staff to ensure timely job completion and fosters a clean,

organized, and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

- Setup and Operation: Set up, operate, and program CNC lathes to

produce high-precision components in accordance with customer

drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings to

configure CNC lathes, determine dimensions, select cutting tools,

and set machine speeds and feed rates.

- Programming and Modeling: Utilize computer software (e.g.,

MasterCam) to model cutting paths, program lathes, and fluently use

and edit G & M code programs.

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- Quality Assurance: Conduct quality assurance tests and in-process QA

inspections to ensure products meet design specifications,

maintaining tight tolerances.

- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Troubleshoot and resolve issues

during the manufacturing process, perform basic lathe maintenance

(e.g., cleaning, tool sharpening), and ensure machines are properly

maintained.

- Process Optimization: Adjust lathe cutting paths or settings to

optimize production while maintaining quality, and lead process

improvement, process development, and productivity enhancement

initiatives.

- Resource Management: Manage tool and supply usage, report usage

levels, and identify methods to reduce costs while ensuring

efficient workflow and compliance with production schedules.

- Leadership and Training: Train operators to execute programs

correctly, advise machine shop personnel on manufacturing methods,

and foster effective working relationships with peers, supervisors,

and staff.

- Department Oversight: Monitor manufacturing activities to ensure

correct methods are used, remove roadblocks on orders by

communicating issues to management, and maintain a clean, organized

department.

- Communication and Reporting: Provide daily updates on job statuses,

collaborate with shop floor leads and office personnel to ensure

timely job completion, and advise on corrective actions when

required.

- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the

supervisor.

Expectations

The Lathe Foreman is expected to be an expert on the status of all jobs

in the lathe department, ensuring parts are produced to customer

specifications and deadlines. This role involves active participation in

both pre-production (planning) and production (control and supervision)

stages, with a strong emphasis on resource management, quality control,

and continuous process improvement. The Lathe Foreman will demonstrate

leadership by motivating employees, maintaining a results-driven

approach, and ensuring the department operates efficiently and

cohesively. The individual must communicate clearly and persuasively,

work under pressure, and drive the team to meet production goals while

maintaining a high standard of quality and organization.