Finish Machinist (Manual Lathe) 2nd Shift

The role

The Finish Machinist performs finish turning, drilling, and tapping operations to final dimensions using a manual lathe. This role involves setting up the lathe, maintaining equipment, and following engineering drawings and standard procedures.

What you will do

• Perform finish turning, drilling and tapping to final dimensions
• Set up lathe as required to perform individual finish operations
• Maintain all oil levels and lubricate machine daily
• Set correct feeds and speeds for different types of material
• Refer to T.E.S. manual and shop procedure manual for press fit details
• Transfer heat number alpha codes to fit slip adjacent to serial number
• Maintain and record time sheets for each operation performed
• Move completed work to proper holding area
• Maintain neat and clean working area
• Wear and maintain proper safety equipment

Required qualifications

• High school education with one to three years specialized training in the machining trades
• Use of shop mathematics together with engineering drawings, specifications, and various types of precision measuring instruments
• Use of judgement to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of set-ups, operations and processes
• Constant alertness and continuous mental and visual attention
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 lbs. of force frequently and 10 lbs. of force constantly
• Good, corrected vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision
• Continuous bending, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, twisting, grasping, hand/finger dexterity, eye to hand and physical coordination
• Significant upper body strength required to turn chuck wrenches and hand wheels

Nice to have

• One to three years of specific lathe experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Shift Differential +$3/hour
• Health Insurance with HSA or Flex Account options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the company

Maxcess-Tidland develops winding and slitting systems designed for durable, easy-to-use, and reliable operation.