Manual Lathe Operator

IPRecruteSolutions; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation (vacation days)

Paid sick leave

401k plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Employee social club

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace in Haverhill, MA, is seeking a skilled Manual Lathe Operator for the 2nd shift to set up and run engine lathes on high-precision parts.

You will read blueprints, maintain tight tolerances, and perform inspections with gauges, while keeping a clean, safe workspace. Shift starts between 4 PM and 6 PM for an 8‑hour day.

Competitive hourly pay from $26.00 to $39.00 with a 15% shift premium; benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, 401k, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or Vocational Training in machining.
• 3+ years of machining experience on manual lathe operations.
• Experience with tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Ability to read technical drawings and operate measurement equipment.
• Strong team spirit and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate engine lathe machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering instructions.
• Machine parts to close tolerances (±0.001).
• Perform inspections using gauges such as steady rests, wall variation gauges, and 4‑jaw/chuck setups.
• Maintain oil/coolant levels and keep equipment clean.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Participate in debugging and improving new methods.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision machining

Quality standards

Teamwork

Reading technical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Training in machining

Tools

Engine lathe

Measuring instruments

Steady rests

4‑jaw chuck

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is looking for a reliable and motivated Manual Lathe Operator to join its Haverhill team. You’ll be working on high-precision parts using traditional manual lathes in a clean, safety-first environment.

Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Shift: 2nd shift only (start between 4 PM and 6 PM, 8-hour shift)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hourly rate: $26.00–$39.00/hr + 15% shift differential

Job Summary

• We are looking for skilled Manual Lathe Operators to join our 2nd shift team. You will set up and operate engine lathes with high precision and efficiency in a fast-paced, high-standard aerospace environment.

  Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate engine lathe machines.

  • Read and interpret blueprints and engineering instructions.

  • Machine parts to close tolerances (±0.001).

  • Perform inspections using tools such as steady rests, wall variation gages, 4‑jaw/buck chucks, etc.

  • Maintain oil/coolant levels and ensure equipment cleanliness.

  • Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

  • Participate in debugging and improving new methods.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Vocational Training in machining or related field.

• 3+ years of relevant machining experience (manual lathe operation).

• Experience with tight tolerances and quality standards.

• Ability to read technical drawings and operate measurement equipment.

• Strong team spirit and positive attitude.

Experience with SPC, team problem-solving, and quality systems is a plus.

Competitive compensation: $26.00–$39.00/hr + 15% shift premium

Paid vacation (11 days)

Paid sick leave

401k plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities

Free parking and employee social club