Manual Lathe Machinist - Onsite in Janesville, WI

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Machinist at GEA! Are you ready to be a part of a global leader in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors? GEA is seeking a talented Machinist to join our team. With over 18,000 employees across more than 50 countries, GEA offers a stimulating work environment, international collaboration, and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development.

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Your responsivities will include:
The machinist repairs damages on centrifuge parts by machining on a Cycle-controlled lathe with optional manual operation Independently sets up and machines used as well as new centrifuge parts using manual machine operation or by programing routine cycles on the CNC controller.

• Uses a spinning lathe to install claddings or rings.
• Identifies damages such as corrosion, fractures or heat-effected zones and repairs damages as necessary
• Sets up measuring tools and checks pertinent dimension. Responsible for own quality
• Uses machine tools such as milling machines and drill presses as well as hand tools to manufacture features such as grooves or cutouts.
• Drills for and installs rivets in centripetal pumps.
• Reviews and completes required documentation and administrative paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Follows all applicable QHSE rules and regulatory requirements.
• Fulfills additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience setting up and operating manual engine lathes
• Able to read and interpret drawings
• Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, inspection reports, procedures and manuals.
• Able to write basic reports
• Performing calculations and applying mathematical concepts such as geometry, basic algebra and basic trigonometry

• Completed a formal apprenticeship as machinist with specialization in lathe machining.
• 4 to 5 years’ experience in manual machining of large diameter, stainless steel precision parts using engine lathes, preferably machining of parts for high-speed rotating equipment.
• Experience operating and programming cycle-controlled lathes, preferably with Simens Sinumerik 840 D sl Manual Turn controller.
• Experience working with the metric system, including use of metric measuring tools and reading / understanding of metric drawings.
• Understanding of the ISO standards relating to geometrical tolerances,…