Precision Tooling Technician: Manual Lathe Expert

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled machinist to operate and maintain manual lathes, grinders, and milling machines on the production floor. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform scheduled maintenance, and fabricate tooling while collaborating with production and engineering teams to improve efficiency.

This safety-sensitive role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, high school diploma, and proficiency with precision measuring tools; CNC familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Manual lathe experience is required.
• 4-chucks experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and reading technical drawings.
• Familiarity with CNC programming and operation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, including manual lathes, grinders, and milling machines
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and tools
• Perform scheduled maintenance on machinery and tools
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling and fixtures
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Safety Sensitive Position
• Other duties as needed or required

Skills

Manual lathe experience

4-chucks experience

Reading technical drawings

CNC programming familiarity

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled machinist to operate and maintain manual lathes, grinders, and milling machines on the production floor. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform scheduled maintenance, and fabricate tooling while collaborating with production and engineering teams to improve efficiency.

This safety-sensitive role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, high school diploma, and proficiency with precision measuring tools; CNC familiarity is a plus.