Manual Machinist Lathe Operator I- 2nd or 3rd shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate efforts to safely and efficiently produce product that meets all quality parameters.
• Proven understanding of all machining principles.
• Understand the correlation between lead error and helix angles, and be able to adjust the machine accordingly.
• Ability to track and document die usage and evaluate die condition.
• Basic understanding of thread lead and helix angles.
• Capable of identifying and communicating recommendations for product and productivity enhancements (lean initiatives).
• Work in a team environment with material schedulers to support customer needs.
• Maintain compliance with company policy, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
• Advanced level of job operating efficiency.
• Basic ability to monitor and measure products to ensure tolerance/specs adherence.
• Ability to effectively train new operators.
• Able to work closely in a teamwork environment.
• Able to prioritize work in an efficient and productive manner.
• Responsible for basic upkeep and cleanliness of machines and area.
• Ability to troubleshoot machines as needed.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability associated with being a self-starter.
• Ability to motivate co-workers for continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to keep scrap and rework at minimal levels as defined.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years proven experience.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
• Basic blueprint reading skills and programming knowledge or experience.
• Basic set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speeds.
• Overhead crane and fork truck experience required.
• Basic understanding of gearing terminology.
• Provide your own tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.