Precision Manual Turning Machinist
Job Description
Job DescriptionA day in the life
You arrive, review the day’s work orders, and move straight into precision turning. You set up manual lathes (and mills when required), align stock, and select the right chucks, tools, and attachments. You prepare tooling in advance so changeovers are smooth, then run parts to print—verifying dimensions, tolerances, and finishes with calipers, micrometers, a tape measure, a CMM, and various gauges. Throughout the shift, you document results, hold tight specs, and keep the area orderly and safe. When needed, you support roadwork/installation at customer sites and participate in required onsite meetings. You pitch in on additional tasks as directed by management to keep jobs moving.
What you’ll do
- Program and set up lathes/mills as specified by the work order
- Load, align, and operate machines per instructions
- Install and adjust chucks, tools, and attachments
- Prepare tooling for changeovers and perform machine changeovers
- Interpret drawings, dimensions, and tolerances accurately
- Use and interpret measuring equipment to maintain specifications
- Deliver consistent output of accurate parts
- Maintain a clean, safe work area
- Support roadwork/installation at customer sites when assigned
- Perform additional tasks as needed and attend required meetings
What you bring
- Professionalism, dependability, maturity, and a positive attitude
- Strong communication and active listening skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization
- Comfort working independently and collaboratively
- Self-starter who can manage multiple projects and daily priorities
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
Education & experience
- Two-year technical college degree in Machine Tool
- Prior relevant work experience will be considered
Core proficiencies
- Troubleshooting skills
- Shop math
- Blueprint reading
PPE requirements
- Always: steel toe foot protection, eye protection, and ear protection in hearing-required areas (and occasionally in hearing-recommended areas)
- Occasionally: hand protection and face protection
Physical demands
Regularly stand and work from waist to shoulder. Occasionally walk, bend, twist/pivot (neck/waist), and reach. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 70#. Very seldom required to squat/kneel/crawl, climb stairs/ladder, work over shoulder, or work floor to waist.
Performance elements
Frequent use of a lathe, blueprints, and measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, tape measure, CMM, and various gauges. Occasional use of hand tools.
Work environment
Typical shop environment, working indoors; very rare outdoor work. Occasional exposure to noise.
Machines & technologies
- Manual lathe