Manual Lathe Machinist

Master Roll Manufacturing

United States

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Master Roll Manufacturing is seeking a Steel Industry Manual Lathe Machinist to operate manual lathes, grinders and polishers on a job shop floor. The role requires reading blueprints, performing precise measurements with micrometers and calipers, and ensuring parts meet specifications through quality control checks.

Candidates should have 2+ years in the steel industry, strong math skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain tooling and equipment in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

2+ years experience in steel industry required
Basic math skills for tolerances and measurements
Ability to read samples, blueprints and engineering information
Experience with micrometers, Vernier calipers and profilometers preferred
Safe work habits and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Operate manual lathes, grinders and polishers on a job shop floor
Set up, adjust and run basic and some advanced machine tools
Measure and test completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications
Monitor machine feeds and speeds during operation
Select tools, machines and materials for fabrication
Study drawings to determine operation sequences and tolerances
Diagnose malfunctions and perform basic adjustments or repairs
Maintain quality control and equipment maintenance routines

Skills

Operation control

Operation monitoring

Mathematics

Equipment selection

Troubleshooting

Reading comprehension

Quality control analysis

Equipment maintenance

Active learning and listening

Job description

Job Description

Master Roll Manufacturing is seeking a Steel Industry Manual Lathe Machinist.

Summary of the Job: Seeking highly skilled individuals capable of efficiently operating machinery on a job shop floor including Manual lathes, grinders, polishers, hand tools, precision measurement instruments and material handling equipment.

Requirements:

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and Vernier calipers.
Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes,or grinders, use of steady rest.
Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers,hardness testers, profilometers.
Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

Necessary Skills: Operation & control, operation monitoring, mathematics, equipment selection, troubleshooting, reading comprehension, quality control analysis, equipment maintenance, active learning and listening.

Working Conditions: Experience in long bar turning is a plus. Ability to work a 40+ hour work week, on your feet, in a machine shop environment is required. Pay is based on experience.

Qualifications