Senior Manual Lathe & Mill Operator – Precision Fabrication

Holland Applied Technologies; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Applied Technologies, located in Burr Ridge IL, is a leader in the sanitary process/equipment industry. The Lathe & Mill operator manufactures assorted products using stainless-steel fittings and tubing with our manual equipment.

Responsibilities include safe machine operation, reviewing blueprints, performing precision cuts on lathes and mills, and ensuring accurate measurements. The role requires 10+ years fabrication experience and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of fabrication experience.
• At least 10 years of manual lathes and mill operation (10-15 years preferred).
• Must understand design techniques, principles and tools necessary for precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, blueprints and work orders.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to complete work assignments within designated timeframes.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to work assignments.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work with all members in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Operates machining equipment safely to produce high-quality parts.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications before and during fabrication to ensure accurate completion.
• Makes precision cuts on manual lathes and manual milling machines (ProtoTrak is a plus).
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensures parts on the order are properly aligned and fitted.
• Checks measurements and dimensions using calipers, height gauges, ruler and tapes.
• Vered in operating drill presses, tube benders, belt sanders, and tube facing machines.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving and cutting; measures; troubleshoots; sharpens tools; adheres to QA procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area; follows safety procedures and PPE use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Manual lathe operation

Manual milling operation

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Strong communication

Math for machinists

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ProtoTrak

Calipers

Height gauges

Ruler/ Measuring tapes

Drill presses

Tube benders

Belt sanders

Tube facing machines

Job description

Holland Applied Technologies, located in Burr Ridge IL, is a leader in the sanitary process/equipment industry. The Lathe & Mill operator manufactures assorted products using stainless-steel fittings and tubing with our manual equipment.

Responsibilities include safe machine operation, reviewing blueprints, performing precision cuts on lathes and mills, and ensuring accurate measurements. The role requires 10+ years fabrication experience and a strong attention to detail.