Experienced Manual Lathe Machinist – Precision & Quality

GEA Germany GmbH; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays, including a flexible

136 hours of PTO

7% 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Health Savings and Spending

Job summary

GEA Group in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Machinist to repair centrifuge parts and set up manual and CNC lathes. You will work with cycle-controlled equipment and precision tools to manufacture high‑quality components.

You'll read and interpret drawings, verify tolerances, and maintain documentation while following QHSE rules. This role offers skilled craftsmanship, strong teamwork, and opportunities for growth within a global engineering company.

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship as machinist with lathe specialization.
• 4–5 years’ experience in manual machining of large diameter stainless steel parts using engine lathes.
• Experience operating and programming cycle-controlled lathes, preferably Siemens Sinumerik 840D SL.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and metric drawings and interpret ISO tolerances.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and able to work with little direction.
• Ability to read safety rules, inspection reports, procedures and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Repair centrifuge parts by machining on a cycle-controlled lathe.
• Set up and machine parts using manual or CNC cycles.
• Install claddings or rings with a spinning lathe.
• Identify damages such as corrosion, fractures or heat-affected zones and repair.
• Set up measuring tools and verify dimensions.
• Maintain own quality and document work timely.
• Follow QHSE rules and keep workspace clean.

Skills

Manual engine lathe operation

CNC programming

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerances

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Formal apprenticeship as machinist with lathe specialization

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Sinumerik 840D SL Manual Turn controller

Cycle-controlled lathe

Job description

GEA Group in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Machinist to repair centrifuge parts and set up manual and CNC lathes. You will work with cycle-controlled equipment and precision tools to manufacture high‑quality components.

You'll read and interpret drawings, verify tolerances, and maintain documentation while following QHSE rules. This role offers skilled craftsmanship, strong teamwork, and opportunities for growth within a global engineering company.