Manual Lathe Technician — Precision & Quality

City of Shakopee, MN; Stafford (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced manual lathe operator to set up and run engine lathes, adjust tooling, and inspect parts per blueprints. The role emphasizes safety, lean practices, and adherence to ISO procedures in a busy shop environment.

The candidate will perform routine maintenance, participate in quality inspections, and train others to operate the machinery, ensuring timely production and compliance with cycle times.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience operating a manual engine lathe.
• Typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and/or verbal work instructions.
• Ability to recognize, set up, and effectively uses general measuring instruments.
• Ability to comprehend and utilize ISO manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and mathematical computation.
• Ability to move or transfer products with overhead crane.
• Flexibility regarding job assignments.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, if required.

Responsibilities

• Set up manual lathe equipment safely and timely.
• Make tooling adjustments to bring output into specifications.
• Inform supervisor of any condition that could affect quality or production.
• Perform routine maintenance and checks on tools and equipment.
• Conduct dimensional inspections and 1st Article Inspection.
• Conducts tool setup.
• Change worn or damaged tooling.
• Ensure timely flow of parts by following procedures and suggest improvements.
• Meet cycle time rates for specific parts.
• Read and interpret machine shop blueprints.
• Dispose scrap material properly in approved containers.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Accurately use micrometers, verniers, height gage, bore gauge, and other gauges.
• Follow 5S, lean practices, and safety policies.
• Train operators to run jobs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Safety compliance

Flexibility

Lean practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Emerson is seeking an experienced manual lathe operator to set up and run engine lathes, adjust tooling, and inspect parts per blueprints. The role emphasizes safety, lean practices, and adherence to ISO procedures in a busy shop environment.

The candidate will perform routine maintenance, participate in quality inspections, and train others to operate the machinery, ensuring timely production and compliance with cycle times.