Manual Machinist; Lathe Specialist

Are you a master of manual metal turning? If you take pride in holding ±0.001" tolerances, reading a blueprint like second nature, and turning raw stock into precision components using traditional craftsmanship—we want you on our team.

• Command the Shop:
  Set up and operate conventional manual engine lathes to perform turning, boring, threading, knurling, and tapering.
• Master the Setup:
  Mount raw materials, dial in chucks/faceplates, calculate optimal speeds and feeds, and grind or select the right tooling.
• Deliver Perfection:
  Inspect your work using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and pitch gauges to guarantee zero-defect parts.
• Keep Quality High:
  Work directly off engineering drawings and shop sketches to craft prototype or repair components.

• 3+ years of hands-on manual lathe experience in a job shop or production environment.
• Deep proficiency in reading blueprints & GD&T symbols.
• Practical mastery of shop math (trigonometry, feed/speed calculations).
• A quality-first mindset—you check your own work and hold tight tolerances.
• Rigorous safety standards and a team attitude.

• Top Pay:
  Competitive hourly rates based on experience.
• Solid Benefits:
  Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision coverage starting [Day 1 / 30 Days].
• 401(k) Match:
  Plan for your future with company matching.
• Time Off:
  Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + 8 paid holidays.
• Tool & Safety Allowance:
  Annual stipend for safety boots, custom tools, and gear.

salary: $68,000 - $75,000 per year

shift:
First

work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM

education:
High School

Machine Setup & Operation

• Set up and safely operate conventional manual lathes (engine lathes, turret lathes) to perform turning, facing, boring, threading (internal and external), knurling, and tapering.
• Select, align, and secure raw materials (bars, castings, forgings) using chucks, collets, faceplates, and steady rests.
• Mount, sharpen, and set cutting tools, carbide inserts, and tool holders to maintain optimal cutting geometry.
• Calculate speed, feed rates, and depth of cut based on material properties (e.g., steel, aluminum, brass, exotic alloys).

• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, shop sketches, and process specs to determine machining sequences.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and thread pitch gauges.
• Ensure all parts adhere to tight tolerances (typically ±0.001" or better) and surface finish requirements.
• Document inspection findings, quality logs, and non-conformances as required.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on lathes and shop equipment (oiling, coolant checks, chip cleanup).
• Adhere strictly to shop safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and PPE requirements (eye protection, steel-toe boots, hair/clothing containment).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area (5S practices).

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 40lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

• manual machinist (3 years of experience is required)
• lathe (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Blueprints (3 years of experience is preferred)
• geometric dimensioning (2 years of experience is preferred)
• micrometers (2 years of experience is preferred)

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level:
  Experienced

Equal Opportunity

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.…