Precision Manual Lathe Machinist

Depatie Fluid Power Company; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thread-Craft is seeking an experienced Manual Lathe Hand to join our team. As a leader in precision machining, we take pride in producing high-quality parts and creating a workplace where skilled tradespeople can grow and succeed.

In this role, you’ll work with manual and semi-automatic lathes to machine precision metal components to spec. We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, pays attention to detail, and takes pride in producing quality parts the right way.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of skilled trades training or two years of equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on manually operated machines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and ability to interpret blueprints.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform precise measurements using a tape measure, caliper and micrometer.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs with regularity and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Five years prior experience operating manual machinery or in a tool room preferred.
• Experience on an engine lathe and Bridgeport mill ideal.

Responsabilités

• Operates all equipment in a safe manner and uses safe work habits. Maintains a clean working environment including complying with all safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Follows procedures for job set-up and machine operation using blueprints, work instructions, and machine knowledge.
• Mounts, installs, aligns and secures tools, attachments and fixtures using hand tools and precise measuring instruments.
• Sharpens cutting tools or replaces tooling as necessary.
• Positions and secures the work piece in equipment.
• Watches gages, dials or other indicators to make sure machinery is working properly. Notifies the supervisor promptly in the event a machine is not properly working.
• Provides basic machinery maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Follows proper settings and procedures to ensure tool/machine longevity.
• Conducts tests and first run inspection of product to evaluate quality and tolerance.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to a supervisor.
• Accurately clocks job transactions into ERP software.
• Willingness to cross train and perform the work of other job tasks when necessary.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Manual measurement accuracy

Physical strength

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Manual machine tools

Description du poste

Thread-Craft is seeking an experienced Manual Lathe Hand to join our team. As a leader in precision machining, we take pride in producing high-quality parts and creating a workplace where skilled tradespeople can grow and succeed.

In this role, you’ll work with manual and semi-automatic lathes to machine precision metal components to spec. We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, pays attention to detail, and takes pride in producing quality parts the right way.