Large Lathe Operator - 2nd shift

Graham Manufacturing; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Manufacturing is seeking a Lathe Operator in Batavia, NY. This entry-level position requires skills in reading drawings and operating manual lathes. Responsibilities include performing lathe operations and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and proficiency in tool usage. Full-time opportunity offers competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must pass proficiency test.
• Ability to lift items up to 60 pounds.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform turning, facing, boring, threading, and other lathe operations.
• Select and adjust feeds, speeds, and tooling.
• Observe safe work procedures and maintain good housekeeping standards.

Skills

Ability to read drawings

Use precision measuring tools

Lathe setup and operation

Maintaining quality standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

BOCES required

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Hand tools

Power-operated material handling equipment

Job description

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• Requires the ability to read drawings and follow instructions, use precision measuring tools and to set up and operate engine (manual) lathes. Reports directly to supervisor, Machine Shop, or his/her designate.
  
  

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Summary

• Requires the ability to read drawings and follow instructions, use precision measuring tools and to set up and operate engine (manual) lathes. Reports directly to supervisor, Machine Shop, or his/her designate.
  
  

Job Tasks

• Performs turning, facing, boring, threading, reaming, and other standard lathe operations.
• Selects and adjusts, feeds, speeds, and tooling.
• Maintains quality standards to tolerances as required involving these of scale, micrometer, calipers, dial indicator, plug gauge, and other measuring devices.
• May be required to grind high speed and carbide cutting tools.
• Work may require the use of hand or power operated material handling equipment.
• Will be required to supply several personal tools such as scale, square, tape, hammer, wrench, dial calipers, etc.
• Observes safe work procedures and maintains good housekeeping standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and his/her designate.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED and BOCES required.
• Must pass proficiency test.
  
  

Working Conditions

• May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. Considerable amount of work done above floor level. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate gear and clothing as necessary.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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