Location: Slaughter, LA
Hours: Mon - Fri 6am to 3:30pm
Pay Rate: $30/hr
We have an immediate need for an experienced
Manual Machinist. Key functions of your role will be to set up and run jobs on manual lathes, with a strong focus on quality and keeping the level of work consistent. Minimum of 3 years of experience operating manual lathes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Sets up machines correctly in a timely manner
- Read and interpret blueprints.
- Able to cut a variety of threads
- Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
- Use precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
- Properly and safely align, secure and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Recognize, deploy and properly use inserts, fixtures and tooling.
- Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.
- Ensure quality production at all times in addition to proper operation of machines
- Maintain traceability on all jobs
- Ensure quality and quantity standards are met on a daily/consistent basis
- Keep work area clean and organized at all times
- Always comply with safety protocol
- Comply with policies related to quality of work at all times
Required Experience/Skills- Minimum of 3 years of experience operating mills, lathes and boring mills.
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to use measuring tools such as dial calipers, O.D and I.D. micrometers, bore gauges.