Manual Machinist

City of Shakopee, MN; Stafford (TX); On-site; 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

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conducts safe and timely setup of manual lathe equipment.
• Makes machine/tooling adjustments and changes to bring non-conforming out-put into specifications.
• Informs the Group Leader/Supervisor of any operating or material condition that would interfere with quality/quantity production.
• Perform routine operator maintenance and operational checks on all tools and equipment utilized, to include; tool sharpening, machine oiling, fluid level/air pressure checks, safety switch functioning etc.
• Perform dimensional inspections to ensure quality products are produced including 1st Article Inspection.
• Conducts tool setup.
• Changes perishable tooling that is worn or damaged.
• Ensures timely flow of parts through the machine shop by following set procedures. Makes suggestions for alternate responsibilities when application allows additional internal time.
• Meets cycle time rates established for specific part numbers.
• Reads and interprets machine shop blueprints.
• Segregates and periodically disposes of scrap material into approved collection containers.
• Operates material handling equipment when moving materials into, around, or out of the department.
• Accurately uses measurement tools such as micrometers, verniers, height gage, bore gage, and attribute style gages.
• Follows all 5S practices and supports lean activities, as well as safety regulations policies and procedures.

• Trains operators to run jobs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• This role requires a minimum of 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.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.