Manual Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift

Barnes • Warren, MI

3d

About The Position

Perform complex setups, edits, and operation of established and new product introduction (NPI) jobs with minimal supervision, ensuring parts meet specifications and requirements. Make modifications or adjustments as necessary. The role supports customer production schedules and deadlines, works with Engineering on material conditions, part positioning, and tool pressure, and identifies and reports faulty operations, materials, and other problems to the immediate supervisor. The position requires safe machine operation, proper guarding, good housekeeping, compliance with company and safety rules, and use of required personal protective equipment. Provide training to others as required. This is a safety-sensitive position; the applicant must comply with applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of machining experience in an aerospace environment.
• At least 3 years of experience setting up and operating manual VTLs and manual lathes.
• Familiarity with VTLs and manual lathes such as Mazak, Mori-Seiki, and Leblond.
• Experience machining plasma coatings and K/E seals on rotating aircraft parts.
• Strong mathematical skills and knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability and willingness to learn basic CNC programming.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability, with demonstrated ability to collaborate on complex issues.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to comply with applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules for this safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Set up, edit, and operate established and NPI jobs with minimal supervision.
• Ensure parts conform to specifications and requirements; make modifications or adjustments as necessary.
• Verify dimensions using standard measuring instruments, including micrometers, depth gauges, height gauges, and vernier instruments.
• Read and interpret blueprints and operations sheets.
• Follow machine-operation safety requirements, including proper guarding, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Meet customer production scheduling requirements and work flexible hours and overtime to meet customer deadlines and commitments.
• Coordinate with Engineering regarding material conditions, part positioning, and tool pressure as required.
• Detect and report faulty operations, materials, and other problems to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping on machines and in the work area.
• Comply with company and safety rules and regulations.
• Provide training to others as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and follow Lean practices and 6S.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED