A day in the shop
You arrive to a fresh stack of prints and a clear production plan. You study the drawings, note the critical dimensions and tolerances, and map out your setup for both the lathe and the mill. You choose the right cutters and workholding, dial in your setup, touch off carefully, and take a first cut. Throughout the run, you verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, bore/depth gauges, and dial indicators, making fine adjustments to keep every feature within spec. When a tool shows wear, you swap it proactively. If a machine sounds off, you investigate, perform basic maintenance, and get it back to peak performance. Your bench stays tidy, your safety habits are second nature, and you share ideas that make the next job run even smoother.
What you'll handle
- Set up and run manual lathes and manual mills to produce components that meet print and specification requirements
- Interpret blueprints, GD&T callouts, tolerances, and related technical documentation
- Inspect parts throughout operations with micrometers, calipers, bore/depth gauges, dial indicators, and similar precision tools
- Select, stage, and care for cutting tools, fixtures, and setups appropriate to each operation
- Tweak tooling and machine settings to sustain dimensional accuracy and surface finish
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and help troubleshoot equipment issues
- Use hand/power tools and shop equipment safely and effectively during setup and minor repairs
- Maintain an organized work area and follow all safety procedures
- Recommend improvements to machining methods, productivity, quality, and material flow
What you bring
- 5+ years operating manual lathes and mills in a manufacturing or job-shop setting
- Hands-on proficiency with manual turning and manual milling equipment
- Ability to read and apply engineering drawings and machining specifications
- Strong skill with precision inspection instruments: calipers, micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators
- Working knowledge of feeds/speeds, tooling selection, and close-tolerance machining practices
- Solid shop math for measurements, dimensional calculations, and on-the-fly adjustments
- Safe, competent use of machine tools, hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and related equipment
- Keen attention to detail and effectiveness in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Why this role
Use your craftsmanship on challenging, precision builds. Collaborate with a skilled manufacturing team while expanding your technical range across diverse applications.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer 401(k) match
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Proficiencies
- GD&T
- Blueprint Reading
- Close-tolerance machining
- Machining
- Manufacturing
- Precision machining
Machines & Technologies You'll Use
- Manual Lathe
- Calipers and Micrometers
- Manual Mill