Turret Lathe Operator

Wieland North America•Kilgore, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Turret Lathe Operator is responsible for operating turret lathe equipment to produce quality parts in accordance with production schedules, engineering specifications, and safety standards. This role ensures efficient machine operation, performs routine quality inspections, maintains a clean and organized work area, and supports overall manufacturing and warehouse operations as needed to meet business objectives. This role is located in Kilgore, TX and will be fully on-site. Starting Pay: $19.00-$20.00 Schedule: 5AM – 3PM; Monday – Thursday; Friday if needed Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

Requirements

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Strong attention to detail (critical skill)
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Ability to communicate professionally with customers, coworkers and management
Ability to work as part of a team and offer assistance to teammates when necessary
Ability to work occasional Saturday hours as required by the position
Ability to work in warehouse environment with varying temperatures
Ability to read dimensioned engineering drawings
Ability to read a tape measure and calipers
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Remain in a standing and/or walking position for extended periods, up to 10 hours per shift.
Frequently bend, twist, stoop, reach, and perform other movements necessary to complete assigned duties.
Perform work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting production schedules and deadlines.
Reliably distinguish colors when required to safely perform essential job duties.
Wear and properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Understanding of manufacturing industries (preferred)
Experience in foundry/casting industry (preferred)

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment
Responsible for the set-up, process, and maintenance of Turret Lathe
Take rough castings from the foundry and process with machinery
Operate machinery in a safe manner to ensure quality product
Inspect material before and after operation for imperfections
Load and unload product from the machinery for processing
Assemble, rebuild, setup, maintain, and operate equipment such as cranes, forklifts, hand tools, etc.
Inspect inventory and product orders for accuracy
Report product discrepancies to management
Perform all applicable SOP’s, JSA’s, and QAP’s
Actively communicate with teammates
Operate forklifts to move material
Other Operations tasks as assigned