Structural Lathe Hand

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Structural Lathe Hand to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating a lathe to perform machining operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced welding techniques, fabrication processes, and mechanical systems in a fast-paced environment committed to quality and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Receives work assignment, print/sketch, and general instructions from Supervisor. Examines print and work order to determine operation procedure and required finish tolerance specifications.
• Selects and installs appropriate chuck jaws; positions, aligns and secures workpiece; may use tailstock, live center or steadyrest to support part if required.
• Sets speed, feed, tool and tool holder according to established procedures and methods for operation to be performed. Installs tooling and operates speed, feed and other control levers in proper sequence to complete operation; may change or reset tool or reposition part several times to complete machining cycle.
• Performs limited range of common metal-cutting operations such as facing, boring, drilling, turning, chamfering, etc.
• Grinds or prescribes grinding of tools for special applications as needed.
• Works under general supervision with guidance and direction available on unusual set up and operating problems.
• Burr and clean parts as required. Inspects and gages own work in progress, stamps and identifies parts, records production date, etc., as required. Checks and maintains oil levels, cutting oils, and coolants on a daily basis to provide continuous operation.
• May simultaneously operate single purpose automatic spline mill in conjunction with lathe, as required, to mill external keyways in parts such as feed tubes. Manually loads, unloads, and starts machine to complete automatic cycle.
• Responsible for performance of duties and for good housekeeping in immediate work area. May perform duties of a similar nature within the limits of the occupation.
• Cooperates with and receives assistance from other shop personnel in the performance of work functions.

Skills

• Proven experience working with a strong understanding of site safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings accurately.
• Skilled in using lathes and drills with common accessories, overhead crane and hand trucks, various power grinders, precision measuring equipment, miscellaneous hand tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems such as pipe threading and ductwork fabrication.
• Familiarity with schematics for assembly processes in manufacturing environments.
• Strong basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to fabrication tasks.
• Experience operating forklifts or other lifting equipment safely on-site.
• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills for fabrication machinery.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with the ability to work efficiently under deadlines in a team-oriented setting. Join us if you’re eager to bring your machining expertise into a vibrant environment where quality craftsmanship makes a real difference!

Pay: $29.51 - $30.98 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Machining: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $31