Manual Lathe Machinist

MAH MACHINE CO INC•Cicero, IL

5d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1976, MAH Machine focuses on providing superior manufacturing and unparalleled customer service. Over the years we have grown to be more than just a machine job shop. We can offer innovative solutions and suggestions for improving product design and manufacturing as well as offer complete full-service project management. At MAH Machine, it is our goal to develop successful, long-term partnerships with our customers by shipping high-quality products, on time, at reasonable prices. We feel that one of the most important keys to success is a loyal employee base. MAH Machine prides itself in its very low turn over rate; with most of our employees being with us for over 20 years. Our employees grow with us; continuously gaining product knowledge and industry experience.

Requirements

Must have experience in Manual Lathe.
Must have experience in working with large prototype parts and know how to use a crane.
Must have knowledge of what tooling needs to be used for certain types of materials.
Know speeds and feeds for different types of tooling.
Know right angle trigonometry to figure out angles.
Know how to use a sine bar.
Know how to read and have a good understanding of blueprints.
Must have experience with inspection tools such as micrometer, gauges, calipers, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CNC Lathe is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up and run machine with instructions from the foreman.
Monitor quality and adjust offsets in machine to hold tolerances per the blueprint specifications during production.
Inspect finished work pieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges and micrometers.
Observe machine operations to detect any problems; make necessary adjustments to correct problems.
Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation.
Study blueprints and work orders to determine product specifications.
Oil and stack all finished parts neatly on a pallet or a box.