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Manual Lathe Machinist

MAH Machine Co., Inc.
Cicero, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026

Founded in 1976, MAH Machine focuses on providing superior manufacturing and unparalleled customer service. Over the years we have grown to be more than just a machine job shop. We can offer innovative solutions and suggestions for improving product design and manufacturing as well as offer complete full-service project management.

At MAH Machine, it is our goal to develop successful, long-term partnerships with our customers by shipping high-quality products, on time, at reasonable prices. We feel that one of the most important keys to success is a loyal employee base. MAH Machine prides itself in its very low turn over rate; with most of our employees being with us for over 20 years. Our employees grow with us; continuously gaining product knowledge and industry experience.

MAH Machine benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental, and 401k.

Duties and Responsibilities:include the following; other duties may be assigned.

  • Set up and run machine with instructions from the foreman.
  • Will monitor quality and adjust offsets in machine to hold tolerances per the blueprint specifications during production.
  • Inspect finished work pieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges and micrometers.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems; make necessary adjustments to correct problems.
  • Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation.
  • Study blueprints and work orders to determine product specifications.
  • Will oil and stack all finished parts neatly on a pallet or a box.

Requirements:

  • Must have experience in Manual Lathe. Experience in CNC Lathe is a plus.
  • Must have experience in working with large prototype parts and know how to use a crane.
  • Must have knowledge of what tooling needs to be used for certain types of materials.
  • Know speeds and feeds for different types of tooling.
  • Know right angle trigonometry to figure out angles
  • Know how to use a sine bar
  • Know how to read and have a good understanding of blueprints
  • Must have experience with inspection tools such as micrometer, gauges, calipers, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Manual Lathe: 3 years (Required)
  • Blueprint reading: 3 years (Required)
  • Machinist: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35

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