Machinist – Lathe Machine Operator

Elgen Staffing; Riviera Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Riviera Beach seeks an experienced Machinist to join their team. In this role, you will set up and operate manual lathes and mills while ensuring precision in parts production. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience, a strong understanding of machining processes, and the ability to work with various materials and measures. Apply today to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years job experience as a machinist.
• Working knowledge of machining processes and tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and mills.
• Calculate and set controls for machining factors.
• Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications.

Skills

Manual lathes

Mills

Precision measuring equipment

Knowledge of metal properties

Shop mathematics

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of commercial plastic products, has an immediate need for an experienced Machinist, to join our winning team in Riviera Beach.

Our candidate of choice will setup and operate manual lathe, mill and tools and assemble parts to make or repair metal, or non-metallic parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines. You will determines dimensions and tolerance of parts to be machined, sequence of operations, machines required for the task, by studying the specifications, blueprints, sketches, sample parts, or damaged parts, or descriptions of the needed parts.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speeds, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut, and enters commands to retrieve, input, and edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machines on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly. Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part of product to be fabricated.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Other duties may be assigned as required

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education or equivalent, with a minimum of two years job experience as a machinist.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Working knowledge of manual lathes, mills, precision measuring equipment, knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!

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