Description
Thread-Craft is looking for an experienced Manual Lathe Hand to join our team. As a leader in precision machining, we take pride in producing high-quality parts and creating a workplace where skilled tradespeople can grow and succeed.
In this role, you’ll work with manual and semi-automatic lathes to machine precision metal components to spec. We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, pays attention to detail, and takes pride in producing quality parts the right way.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Operates all equipment in a safe manner and uses safe work habits. Maintains a clean working environment including complying with all safety procedures, rules and regulations.
- Follows procedures for job set-up and machine operation using blueprints, work instructions, and machine knowledge.
- Mounts, installs, aligns and secures tools, attachments and fixtures using hand tools and precise measuring instruments.
- Sharpens cutting tools or replaces tooling as necessary.
- Positions and secures the work piece in equipment.
- Watches gages, dials or other indicators to make sure machinery is working properly. Notifies the supervisor promptly in the event a machine is not properly working.
- Provides basic machinery maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Follows proper settings and procedures to ensure tool/machine longevity.
- Conducts tests and first run inspection of product to evaluate quality and tolerance.
- Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to a supervisor.
- Accurately clocks job transactions into ERP software.
- Willingness to cross train and perform the work of other job tasks when necessary.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to three years of skilled trades training or two years of equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on manually operated machines.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and ability to interpret blueprints.
- Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform precise measurements using a tape measure, caliper and micrometer.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs with regularity and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
- Five years prior experience operating manual machinery or in a tool room preferred.
- Experience on an engine lathe and Bridgeport mill ideal.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One to three years of skilled trades training or two years of equivalent experience
- Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and accessories used on manually operated machines
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Ability to interpret blueprints
- Basic mathematical skills
- Ability to perform precise measurements using a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally
- Five years of prior experience operating manual machinery or working in a tool room
- Experience operating an engine lathe and Bridgeport mill
What We Do
Thread-Craft, Inc. is a precision motion engineering company specializing in the manufacture, repair, and restoration of custom ball screws, lead screws, roller screws, and precision-machined components. Serving industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, and general industrial applications, the company provides advanced CNC machining, grinding, and reverse engineering services to deliver high-accuracy linear motion systems and assemblies.
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