Finish Machinist (Manual Lathe) 2nd Shift

Maxcess International•Keene, NH

2d•$30 - $35

About The Position

At Maxcess-Tidland, the Finish Machinist performs manual lathe finish-turning operations to final dimensions specified on engineering drawings and standard procedures. The role includes drilling, tapping, setting up the lathe, and selecting correct feeds and speeds for different materials. Pay is commensurate with skill and experience, with a stated range of $30 to $32 per hour for appropriate skill and experience, plus a $3-per-hour second-shift differential. The machinist maintains and lubricates equipment, reports defects, documents time for each operation, and moves completed work to the appropriate holding area for disposition under Quality at the Source expectations. The role also requires maintaining a clean work area, following safety procedures, communicating and collaborating with coworkers, and assisting in other manufacturing areas as needed.

Requirements

High school education with one to three years of specialized training in the machining trades.
Ability to use shop mathematics, engineering drawings, specifications, and various precision measuring instruments.
Ability to use judgment to plan and perform work and decide the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within established methods and procedures.
Ability to maintain constant alertness and continuous mental and visual attention to monitor the machining process.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move product.
Good corrected vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Ability to perform continuous bending, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, twisting, grasping, hand and finger dexterity, eye-to-hand coordination, and physical coordination.
Significant upper-body strength to turn chuck wrenches and hand wheels.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of specific lathe experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform finish turning, drilling, and tapping to final dimensions specified on engineering drawings and standard procedures.
Set up the lathe for individual finish operations.
Maintain oil levels and lubricate the machine daily; inform the supervisor of equipment defects.
Set appropriate feeds and speeds for drilling, turning, and tapping different types of material.
Refer to the T.E.S. manual and shop procedure manual for press-fit details.
Transfer heat-number alpha codes to the fit slip adjacent to the identifying serial number.
Maintain and record time sheets for each operation performed.
Move completed work to the proper holding area for disposition, following Quality at the Source expectations.
Keep the work area neat and clean, including removing and disposing of machined chips from the machine base.
Wear and maintain proper safety equipment, including proper footwear and safety glasses.
Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required.
Work safely and follow established policies and procedures.
Work as a team player and communicate effectively and efficiently with coworkers.