Manual Lathe Operator

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Cheytac USA is looking to hire a full-time Manual Lathe Operator with 3-5 years’ experience. The lathe operator sets up and operates a manual horizontal lathe to perform machining operations, such as turning, boring, facing, and threading parts. Reads blueprints and drawings to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements.

• Loads/mounts materials into lathe manually.
• Select and install cutting tools according to set up requirements.
• Removes and replaces dull cutting tools and attaches tools and work pieces to the lathe.
• Observes numerical displays and compares with blueprint data to verify dimensional, adjustments and speeds of machining cuts.
• Inspects fabricated part to ensure conformance to specifications using micrometers and precision dial gauges.

• 40 hours per week
• May be exposed to dangerous mechanical equipment
• Exposure to loud noise and heavy lifting
• Standing for long periods of time.

• Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to function effectively and productively within a team focused work environment.
• Knowledge of mathematic applications and measuring tools.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing of goods.
• Attention to detail
• Quality focused
• Safety compliant
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience.