Precision Machinist (Lathe Operator)

Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting in Town of Florida, NY is seeking a Machinist (Lathe Operator) to set up and operate lathes to produce precision parts in accordance with blueprints and work orders.

The ideal candidate reads technical drawings, selects tooling, controls speeds and feeds, and uses calipers and micrometers to verify part conformance, while maintaining a clean, safe shop and documenting production accurately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of lathe experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Basic math skills, geometry and trigonometry relevant to machining.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust lathe machines to cut, shape, and finish metal per blueprints.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select tooling, speeds, feeds, and materials for each job.
• Measure finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify specs.
• Monitor operations for faults and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and document production and quality.
• Collaborate with quality control and production staff to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Lathes

Job description

Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting in Town of Florida, NY is seeking a Machinist (Lathe Operator) to set up and operate lathes to produce precision parts in accordance with blueprints and work orders.

The ideal candidate reads technical drawings, selects tooling, controls speeds and feeds, and uses calipers and micrometers to verify part conformance, while maintaining a clean, safe shop and documenting production accurately.