Responsibilities
- Machine Setup: Install chucks, tools, bushings, and gears to prepare the lathe.
- Operation: Perform turning, facing, boring, threading, and drilling.
- Quality Control: Measure finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and precision gauges to verify dimensions against blueprints.
- Maintenance: Clean equipment, replace worn cutting tools, and perform routine preventative maintenance.
- Safety: Follow shop safety rules, wear required personal protective equipment PPE, and report malfunctions.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: High School Diploma or GED; technical or ITI certification in mechanical fields is often preferred.
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and work instructions.
- Technical Skills: Basic math, mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with measuring tools.
- Experience: 2 to 6years of hands-on experience operating manual or CNC lathe machinery.
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