Lathe Technician

Accelera; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in the United States is seeking a skilled Lathe Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will drive production efficiency by independently managing machine setups, selecting tooling, and performing rigorous quality inspections to ensure all components meet exact specifications.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years hands-on lathe experience, proven ability to hold tolerances to ±0.002 inches, and strong GD&T reading competency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on lathe operation experience.
• Tolerance ability to ±0.002 inches.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T standards.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Capable of end-to-end production run management from setup to inspection.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and job orders to determine feed rates, cutting speeds, and tooling requirements.
• Execute machine setups and calibrate fixtures to maintain high-precision output.
• Monitor machining operations in real-time to detect wear or malfunctions and minimize downtime.
• Perform detailed dimensional inspections using metrology tools to verify conformance to tolerances.
• Calculate machine adjustments and scribe reference lines for accurate material removal.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, to move heavy workpieces and tooling.
• Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve reliability.

Skills

Manual Lathe

CNC Lathe

GD&T

Precision Measurement

Production Setup & Inspection

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Lathe Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will be responsible for driving production efficiency by independently managing machine setups, optimizing tooling selections, and performing rigorous quality inspections to ensure all components meet exact specifications.

We are looking for a skilled Lathe Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will be responsible for driving production efficiency by independently managing machine setups, optimizing tooling selections, and performing rigorous quality inspections to ensure all components meet exact specifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex engineering blueprints and job orders to determine optimal feed rates, cutting speeds, and tooling requirements.
• Execute complete machine setups, including securing workpieces and calibrating fixtures to maintain high-precision output.
• Monitor machining operations in real-time to detect wear or malfunctions, ensuring consistent quality and minimizing downtime.
• Perform detailed dimensional inspections using advanced metrology tools to verify conformance to strict tolerances.
• Calculate necessary machine adjustments and scribe reference lines to facilitate accurate material removal.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, to safely transport heavy workpieces and tooling.
• Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve overall process reliability.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Manual or CNC Lathe operation.
• Proven ability to consistently hold tolerances of ±0.002”.
• Expertise in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T standards.
• Proficiency in utilizing precision measuring instruments and hand metrology.
• Ability to independently manage the full lifecycle of a production run, from setup to final inspection.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated success in CNC programming and advanced equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience with multi-axis lathe systems and diverse machine controllers.
• Strong analytical skills for complex tolerance analysis and process optimization.