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Manual Lathe Operator – Precision Machining (4–5 Weeks, Potential Longer-Term)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on skills and experience

Contract: 4–5 weeks initially, with potential for extension

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manual Lathe Operator to join our client’s precision machining team.  In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating manual lathes to produce high-quality metal components. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of metal properties and a "mechanic’s touch" for manual equipment. While the focus is on manual turning, experience with CNC milling is a significant plus as they continue to integrate more automated processes into their workflow and experience with manual vertical milling machines (Bridgeport style) desired. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manual Machining: Set up and operate manual engine lathes to perform turning, facing, threading, and boring operations.

  • Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret technical blueprints, engineering drawings, and job specifications.

  • Precision Measurement: Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to ensure tolerances.

  • Material Knowledge: Select appropriate cutting tools and speeds/feeds based on material types (aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and alloys).

  • Maintenance: Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

  • Cross-Training: Assist with CNC milling operations when required (training provided if necessary).

Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 4 years operating manual lathes in a professional metalworking environment.

  • Metalwork Mastery: Strong knowledge of working with various metals and understanding how heat treatment or hardness affects machining.

  • Tooling: Proficiency grinding custom HSS bits and selecting carbide inserts.

  • Mathematical Proficiency: Strong grasp of shop math, including geometry and trigonometry for calculating tapers and thread depths.

  • Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and a “measure twice, cut once” mindset.

If you are a skilled machinist with a passion for precision and quality, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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