Manual Lathe Operator

About the Role:

We are urgently hiring a Manual Lathe Operator to join our 1st shift production team. This is a critical position and we are looking for someone who can operate manual lathes and mills independently, read blueprints, and produce high-quality precision parts.

If you have strong hands-on machining experience and want a long-term, stable opportunity — we want to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual vertical & horizontal turret lathes 
• Support complementary equipment such as keyseaters, mills, presses, and saws
• Assist with CNC lathe, mill, and plasma cutting operations
• Use digital and dial readouts
• Read and interpret blueprints and production orders
• Measure, mark, cut, and finish parts to spec
• Verify tight tolerances using micrometers, calipers, gauges
• Perform deburring, cleanup, and final inspections
• Troubleshoot basic issues with manual machines
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe
• Assist production team as needed to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manual machining experience
• Strong experience machining steels: A36, 1018, 1045, 4140, 304, 316
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to hold tight tolerances
• Comfortable using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges
• Ability to work independently and meet production standards
• Forklift experience preferred

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and heavy machinery
• Standing, lifting, and repetitive movement required
• Team-oriented, safety-focused environment