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Precision Machinist - Manual Lathe

Dreisilker Electric Motors Inc.
Oak Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/1/2026 CLOSED ON 3/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Machinist - Manual Lathe position at Dreisilker Electric Motors Inc.?

Description:

Job Summary:


Set up and operate manual lathes, Bridgeport style milling machines with the ability to hold tight tolerances. 


Responsibilities and Skills Required:

  • Have an understanding of GD&T (concentricity, runout, etc.)
  • Measure and inspect machined surfaces, bores, bearing journals, for non-conformance using micrometers, height gauges, calipers, indicators and other metrology instruments.
  • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  • Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
  • Setup, program and operate a Mazak M5 CNC Lathe (preferred but not required)
  • Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, vertical turning lathe, drill press, band saw, broaching machine, and others.
  • Fabricate precision metal parts and templates
  • Select, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, etc.
  • Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
  • Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
  • Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
  • Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
  • Confers with technicians, engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
  • Various duties and assignments as needed per management.
  • Work with team to reverse engineer parts and make parts from scratch.

DEM offers a competitive salary and benefits package:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • STD
  • LTD
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) options
  • Paid vacation
  • Holidays


Requirements:
  • Three to five years related machining experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • Certificates or educational courses in machining or machine tools a plus. 
  • Welding experience and Mazak M5 CNC Lathe a plus.
  • Ability to set up and run Mazak m5 T-2 preferred but not required.


Compensation details: 24-30 Hourly Wage

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