Manual Lathe Operator

Ultipro; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ETE REMAN, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a production associate to support assembly, inspection and quality checks in a fast-paced shop environment. You will read detailed instructions, handle components, and operate various machines and tools while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach to daily tasks, with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to continuous improvement in a family-owned manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Read, understand and follow detailed work instructions, process & procedures.
• Mechanical background, past machine shop and automotive parts experience preferred
• Must be 18 years old, high school diploma preferred, detail oriented, ability to bend, twist, pull & push
• Willingness to get dirty and may work with chemicals
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for 8+ hours
• Self-starting, good time management and teamwork
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain attendance

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and follow detailed work instructions, process & procedures, keep an even workflow
• Examine and clean components for use, noticeable wear, damage & defects, understand quality standards
• Help the department in many different roles and areas, take on responsibilities and learn equipment
• Verify and perform quality checks to ensure parts are correct and within standards
• Operate and perform work using a variety of equipment, tools and machines
• Keep the department clean of trash and debris, sweep and mop areas
• Assist others within the department, work as a team and be flexible for overtime
• Follow directions from supervisors and be proactive and helpful
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment, be at your workstation on time
• Embrace ETE Reman's Core Values

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good attendance

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Measuring gauges

Hand tools

Job description

ETE REMAN is the largest independent aftermarket automatic transmission remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we've been rebuilding transmissions since 1985 - and we're still growing strong. With more than 800 team members, ETE REMAN is a place where people can build their career, learn new skills, and be part of a team that wins together.

Why Choose ETE REMAN?

The demand for our transmissions remains strong no matter the economy. Our work reduces waste, keeps vehicles on the road, and helps customers save money.

ETE REMAN is for people who take pride in their work and want to create something real. We're a team that values quality, honesty, and getting better every single day. You'll find opportunity here, if you're ready to learn, grow, and go all-in.

The pace is fast. The expectations are high. And the roadmap? You'll help draw it. We're growing quickly, built to last through any market, and still grounded in our family-owned roots. That means you get the best of both worlds - a tight-knit, no-nonsense culture with room to advance and make your mark.

Company Expectations

At ETE REMAN, we expect every team member to:

• Bring a positive attitude and support your teammates
• Focus on quality and keep customer satisfaction at the center of everything you do
• Follow established policies and processes, while staying flexible as things evolve
• Show up on time, stay engaged, and work with passion, urgency, and focus
• Aim to not only meet but exceed goals
• Make continuous improvement a daily goal

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and follow detailed work instructions, process & procedures, keep an even workflow
• Examine and clean components for use, noticeable wear, damage & defects, understand quality standards
• Help the department in many different roles and areas, take on responsibilities and learn equipment
• Verify & perform quality checks to ensure parts and components are correct and within standards
• Operate and perform work using a verity of equipment, tools and machines (manual, hydraulic, pneumatic)
• Keep department clean of trash, loose debris and dirt, sweep and mop job areas throughout the day
• Assist others within the department, be able to work as a team, work overtime when needed
• Follow directions and perform all work assigned from supervisors and managers, be proactive and helpful
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment, be at your workstation on time daily
• Embrace ETE Reman's Core Values

Company Expectations: 100% Teamwork - possess a positive attitude, approach work with the intent and motivation of always helping fellow coworkers. Adhere to policies, processes and procedures, with the ability of adapting to change to best support business needs and always strive to exceed our customer's expectations. Understand goals and work towards surpassing them by having a sense of urgency, staying on task, having great attendance, reporting issues, and making continuous improvement a daily goal.

Essential Functions

• Ability to properly take and read various gages and dimensions, able to follow oral and written instructions
• Mechanical background, past machine shop and automotive parts experience preferred
• Must be 18 years old, high school diploma preferred, detail oriented, ability to bend, twist, pull & push
• Willingness and understanding you will get dirty at times, and may have to work with chemicals
• Skill of working with your hands, multiple types of tools, fixtures, gages and other instruments
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand & work on your feet for 8+ hours a day and under pressure at times
• Have a Can-Do Attitude, with good time management, communication and decision-making skills
• Self-starting and motivation; believe in teamwork and uphold the ability to always help others
• Adhere to all safety rules, give it your all every day, must have regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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