Precision Repair Machinist – Lathe & Surface Restoration

GEA Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group in Burlington, Canada is seeking a skilled Repair Machinist to perform precision manual machining on high-value centrifuge components and rotating equipment. You will restore functional surfaces, set up large workpieces on lathes, and conduct turning, grinding, and milling tasks following engineering drawings and repair instructions.

The role requires strong metrology skills, 3–5 years of hands-on experience, and a solid foundation in mechanical properties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with strong math/physics foundation.
• Completed technical education in mechanical engineering, industrial machining, precision mechanics or related field.
• Vocational apprenticeship in machining, toolmaking, or industrial mechanics is a plus.
• Training in metrology and precision measurement techniques is essential; formal certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual lathe operations to machine shafts, housings, sealing surfaces, guiding surfaces and other precision components.
• Restore worn or damaged functional surfaces to original or specified tolerances.
• Set up, align, and clamp large/heavy workpieces on manual lathes.
• Perform precision turning, facing, boring, threading, and finishing operations.
• Execute precision grinding, polishing, and surface finishing on lathe setups or related equipment.
• Operate manual milling machines for repair tasks such as surface restoration and alignment corrections.
• Perform precision drilling, reaming, and hole preparation on manual drill presses.
• Make machining adjustments to restore fit, alignment or geometric accuracy.
• Work to tight tolerances, often in micrometer range.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and surface quality meet specs.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, depth gauges.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Lathe operation

Precision machining

Metrology

Rotating equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Technical education in mechanical engineering

Vocational apprenticeship as machinist

Metrology training/certification

Tools

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Depth gauges

Job description

GEA Group in Burlington, Canada is seeking a skilled Repair Machinist to perform precision manual machining on high-value centrifuge components and rotating equipment. You will restore functional surfaces, set up large workpieces on lathes, and conduct turning, grinding, and milling tasks following engineering drawings and repair instructions.

The role requires strong metrology skills, 3–5 years of hands-on experience, and a solid foundation in mechanical properties.