Precision Manual Machinist: Lathe & Tooling Expert

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and operate machine tools, including lathes, to produce iron, steel, and alloy parts to precise specifications.

You will read drawings and work orders, select tooling, and adjust feeds and speeds to maintain tight tolerances. Responsibilities include dismantling and assembling machinery as needed, inspecting finished parts with calipers and gauges, and performing maintenance tasks to keep the shop running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience operating lathes and other machine tools.
• Ability to read drawings and work orders.
• Attention to precision and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate lathe and other machine tools to machine parts to finished size and finish.
• Interpret drawings, prints and work orders for setup and production.
• Set up machines with correct speeds, feeds and tooling.
• Inspect parts using calipers, gauges and measuring tools for conformance.
• Dismantle, assemble and adjust machinery as required for maintenance or changes.

Skills

Lathe operation

Machine tool setup

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and operate machine tools, including lathes, to produce iron, steel, and alloy parts to precise specifications.

You will read drawings and work orders, select tooling, and adjust feeds and speeds to maintain tight tolerances. Responsibilities include dismantling and assembling machinery as needed, inspecting finished parts with calipers and gauges, and performing maintenance tasks to keep the shop running smoothly.