Precision Manual Lathe & Mill Machinist Job Dover area,Ohio USA,Manufacturing / Production

A day in the life at Mag Tech

As a full-time Precision Manual Lathe & Mill Machinist with 3 years of hands‑on experience, you’ll be the craftsperson others count on to turn print into part. You’ll set up conventional machines, choose the right cutters, listen for harmonics, and deliver accurate components—whether it’s a single repair piece or a short production run. No weekends. Two shift options. Professional shop environment.

How your day flows

Review electronic or printed blueprints and job specifications and plan the sequence of cutting, machining, and finishing operations.

Set up manual lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses; mark and position work pieces for true, repeatable results.

Select tooling and materials, determine feeds and speeds, and establish material removal strategies.

Machine steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics, silicon, and similar materials to tight tolerances.

Monitor operations—by feel, sound, vibration, and sight—and adjust to eliminate harmonic chatter and maintain surface finish.

Lubricate and cool work appropriately; replace dull or damaged cutting tools as needed.

Verify work throughout and at completion against blueprints and specifications; document start/stop times in the Job Tracking System (DATS).

Meet quantity targets while upholding precision and quality standards; follow all safety procedures and immediately report any unsafe conditions.

Shifts & schedule

1st Shift — Days

Monday — Friday
6:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Overtime available up to 2 additional hours per day
No weekends

2nd Shift — Afternoons

3 regularly scheduled days per week, Monday — Friday
2:00 PM — 2:00 AM
Three 12-hour shifts / 36 hours worked
Paid for 40 hours
Overtime may be available as a 4th, 8-hour day
No weekends

Core responsibilities

Operate manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and related tooling to produce precision parts.
Interpret blueprints/drawings and job notes to determine machining requirements.
Establish cutting, boring, and machining strategies; set proper feed rates and spindle speeds.
Prepare work pieces, align/secure accurately, and oversee coolant/lubrication during operations.
Continuously check accuracy and surface quality; detect issues via sound, vibration, and visual cues.
Adjust parameters to mitigate harmonics and maintain dimensional control.
Inspect finished work against prints/specs and document results.
Record all job start/stop times in DATS.
Adhere to safety protocols and promptly report accidents or hazards.

What you bring

Minimum 3 years of manual machining experience required.
Proficiency running manual lathes and manual mills independently.
Fluency in blueprint reading and interpreting machining specifications.
Ability to hold precision tolerances and verify completed work against specifications.
Strong command of feeds, speeds, tooling, and stock removal.
Comfort thriving independently in a skilled machining environment.
Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy, including random screenings.

Preferred experience

Manual lathe operation and manual mill operation
Precision grinding
Repair part machining
Small-batch and production machining
Experience with steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics, and similar materials