Experienced Manual Machinist - Lathes & Mills

AMETEK; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Manual Turn & Mill Operator to set up and operate conventional manual lathes, mills, and related equipment.

The role requires reading blueprints, measuring to tight tolerances, and understanding shop mathematics to produce precision components. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, be able to work independently, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements in a mixed shop environment.

Qualifications

• Technical school or machining apprenticeship completion.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant machine operating roles.
• Experience in operating manual lathes and mills.
• Experience with prototype, repair, tool room, or low-volume production work.
• Welding, fabrication, or CNC machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, and other conventional machine shop equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to determine machining requirements and tolerances.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, cutting speeds, and feeds based on material and job requirements.
• Machine components from various materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, plastics, and specialty alloys.
• Perform turning, facing, boring, threading, drilling, tapping, reaming, milling, slotting, and keyway operations.
• Inspect finished and in-process parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, and height gauges.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy and ensure components meet quality and customer specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform machine adjustments and routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Calculate dimensions, tolerances, cutting parameters, and material requirements using shop mathematics.
• Complete production records, inspection documentation, and work orders accurately.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with fixture development and process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
• Support training and mentoring of junior machinists and machine operators.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production personnel to resolve manufacturing concerns.
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment in accordance with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machining principles

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Education

Technical school or machining apprenticeship

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Surface grinder

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Manual Turn & Mill Operator to set up and operate conventional manual lathes, mills, and related equipment.

The role requires reading blueprints, measuring to tight tolerances, and understanding shop mathematics to produce precision components. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, be able to work independently, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements in a mixed shop environment.