Automatic Lathe Operator

Samuel, Son & Co.; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a manufacturing associate responsible for safety checks, equipment handling, and reading blueprints. The role involves operating cranes and hoists, recording QA data, and coordinating with maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, follow safety rules, and perform basic math and computer tasks as part of daily duties. The position emphasizes accuracy, housekeeping, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints and routings.
• Must be able to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Experience with QA documentation and calibration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks at shift start and throughout the shift, documenting as required.
• Operate cranes, hoists, tables, forklifts and other devices when necessary.
• Read and interpret blueprints and job routings.
• Record information on machining forms and QA procedures.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate calibration needs with maintenance.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assist with housekeeping and related duties.
• Work with supervisor to ensure machines run smoothly.
• Inspect with QA procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Safety checks

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Basic math & writing

Computer literacy

Tools

Lathe machine

Shop equipment

General hand tools

Hoists & cranes

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Associates to perform all safety checks at the start of their shift on all cranes and tools and document this as necessary. Continue to perform safety checks throughout the shift.


• Material handling – operation of cranes, hoist, tables, forklifts, and other devices when necessary. Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.


• Be able to read, understand and interpret blueprints and job routings.


• Record required information on proper forms relating to machining practices where required.


• Properly operate and interpret various measuring devices (micrometers, calipers, gauges, ect.)


• Correctly monitor and identify when equipment needs to be sent out for calibration.


• Lifting up to 50 lbs.


• Perform inspections using Quality Assurance procedures and work instructions.


• Work with the department supervisor and maintenance to make sure machines are running smoothly.


• Performs housekeeping and other related duties.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Operate hoists and cranes in a safe manner.


• Knows how to operate general hand tools.


• Shop Equipment


• Lathe machine.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work will in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.


• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.


• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.


• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.


• Must have a basic understanding of computers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job.