Manual Lathe Operator - Precision Turning (Onsite)

AWC Indeed; Wellington; On-site; NZD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Training and career advancement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

AWC Indeed is seeking a Manual Lathe Operator in Wellington to run manual lathes strictly without CNC programming. The role requires experience reading blueprints, performing precise measurements, and setting up tools by hand to deliver high-quality parts.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on lathe work, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a production environment. This onsite position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years hands-on experience operating manual lathes.
• Strong ability to manually control speeds, feeds and tool positioning.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and performing precision measurements.
• Experience with grinders and other manual shop equipment preferred.
• Forklifts and overhead cranes experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills for time-tracking only, no programming.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machine tools including engine lathes.
• Set up machines and perform manual adjustments (speeds, feeds, tooling).
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Select tooling and machining methods without automated programming.
• Measure and inspect finished parts with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Monitor machine performance and make real-time manual adjustments.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Manual tooling setup

Independent work

Tools

Grinders

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

AWC Indeed is seeking a Manual Lathe Operator in Wellington to run manual lathes strictly without CNC programming. The role requires experience reading blueprints, performing precise measurements, and setting up tools by hand to deliver high-quality parts.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on lathe work, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a production environment. This onsite position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.