Lathe Operator

Job Title: Manual Lathe Operator

Location: Houston, TX 77043

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Job Overview

Help drive shop productivity and profitability by working closely with the shop team, leadman, and shop foreman to continually increase efficiency and improve performance in the workplace.

Job Duties

• Practice basic and complicated machining procedures to ensure personal and coworker safety and efficient operation
• Set up and efficiently operate manual lathe and mill with minimal supervision
• Provide accurate documentation on time cards and work orders
• Keep machines and work areas clean and organized
• Provide an adequate set of O.D., I.D., and depth micrometers up to 6"
• Interpret manufacturing drawings with minimal supervision
• Machine parts for work orders according to drawing specifications with normal supervision
• Inspect parts for conformance to drawing before sending to the Quality Control Department
• Maintain an acceptable scrap level
• Understand and conform to company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

Experience:

• 1+ years verifiable experience as a manual lathe and mill machine operator

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred:

• ISO 9001:2015 training

Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Detail-oriented
• Meticulous
• Interpersonal skills