Manual Lathe Machinist

Job Description
Essential Functions Performed by the Position

Reads blueprint or job order for specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions on holding devices, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and cutting tools.
Positions and secures tools in holders, using wrenches.
Lifts work piece manually or with hoist, and positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixture, using clamps and wrenches.
Sets specified rotation speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, and positions tool in relation to work piece.
Starts machine, turns hand wheel to feed tool to work piece, and engages feed.
Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant against tool and work piece.
Observes cutting action of machine to detect excessive wear or malfunction.
Verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and fixed gauges.
May scribe reference lines on work piece, using scale, or template and scriber, to lay out interrelated surfaces, lengths, and depths of cut.
Computes unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
required to have experience with custom or production work, or with particular material, product, level of precision, or size, type, or trade name of machine
Fills out inspection and quality paperwork
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The physical strength and ability to properly handle tooling and to safely set up large work pieces.
Own tools of the trade, and the ability to use them effectively.
Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklift
Ability to meet production requirements as specified
Applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.& with understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensioning
Ability to work with Working with engineers and inspectors to produce quality parts to customers’ specifications.
Strong math aptitude is required.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, mics, & other gauges)
The ability to use a feed & speed chart or a calculator to determine.
Understanding of metal properties and appropriate cutting tools, appropriate feeds,
Own tools of the trade, and the ability to use them effectively.
Ability to machine parts to specific tolerances.
Ability to verbally communicate with team members, supervisors and Engineers.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Able to work with coolant, solvents and grease.

Additional Information

Required Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Five years’ experience in ­­­­­­operating Lathes and blueprint reading a plus.

Licenses or Certifications Required

None

Environment and Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment

Travel Requirements (percent)

5% to 10%