Lathe Operator

EverStaff Manufacturing Skilled; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position with overtime

100% company-paid benefits

Hands-on training and growth

Job summary

EverStaff is seeking a skilled Lathe Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate manual and CNC lathes to turn, face, center, and finish metal rolls and components to precise specs, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role offers full-time work with overtime and 100% company-paid benefits. You will receive hands-on training and opportunities to grow machining skills in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years manual lathe operation experience
• CNC lathe experience strongly preferred
• Experience with large industrial lathes in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and measurement units

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and CNC lathes for turning, facing, centering, and finishing cuts on metal rolls and components
• Safely use overhead and jib cranes to set rolls and remove chip boxes and hook up chains
• Measure components with micrometers and calipers; read blueprints to verify dimensions
• Monitor machine operations to maintain tight tolerances and finish on necks and barrels
• Use hand tools and wrenches to lock/unlock rolls and adjust components
• Conduct visual inspections for defects and deviations
• Complete accurate production documentation for materials and time spent per job
• Collaborate with team, engineers and supervisors to meet production goals and support improvements
• Adhere to safety guidelines and report malfunctions promptly

Skills

Manual lathe operation

CNC lathe experience

Blueprint reading

Machining principles

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Lathe Operator to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves operating manual and CNC lathes to turn, face, center, and finish large metal rolls and components to precise specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, manual machining experience, and the ability to work efficiently in a heavy industrial environment while maintaining a high commitment to safety and quality standards.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24/hr - $27/hr

What We Offer:

• Full-time position with overtime available
• 100% company-paid benefits
• Hands-on training and opportunities to grow your machining skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate manual and CNC lathes for turning, facing, centering, and finishing cuts on metal rolls and components
• Safely use overhead and jib cranes to set rolls and remove chip boxes, hooking up chains while squatting without manual lifting
• Measure components accurately with micrometers and calipers; read and interpret blueprints to verify dimensions and ensure quality
• Monitor machine operations to maintain tight tolerances and final finishes on necks and barrels
• Use hand tools, cranks, and wrenches to lock/unlock rolls and adjust components
• Conduct visual inspections for defects or deviations
• Complete accurate production documentation for materials used and time spent per job
• Collaborate with team members, engineers, and supervisors to meet production goals and support process improvements
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum 2 years of manual lathe operation experience required; CNC lathe experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with large industrial lathes in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of machining principles, measurement units, and blueprint reading
• Proficient in using hand tools, wrenches, cranks, and specialized chip pushing tools
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and lifting up to 50 lbs frequently
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift
• Excellent communication skills for documenting work and reporting issues
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and quality standards

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI).

Company Description

For over 20 years, EverStaff has been providing qualified individuals careers that challenge and excite. We specialize in recruitment and staffing for call center/customer service and office administration as well as light industrial manufacturing. EverStaff services over 35 states and prides itself on providing best-in-class recruiting and staffing resources. We have been recognized as a Weatherhead Top 100, and a part of Inc 5000, and have continued to see growth and expansion year after year.