2nd Shift Manual Vertical Turning Lathe Operator

About the role

Working from blueprints, sketches, and oral or written instructions, sets up and operates a manual boring mill. Reports to Manufacturing Supervisor. Level of Work: I.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates machine for boring, turning, and facing castings, forging, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• May be required to improvise holding fixtures when standard fixtures do not serve.
• Sets feeds, speeds, cut depth, and selects tools.
• Makes allowances for metal characteristics, temperature effect and shrinkage.
• Performs in-process inspection using a variety of measuring tools and indicators.
• Size, weight and location of work may require use of hand and power operated machine handling equipment.
• Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations.
• Will be required to supply several personal tools such as square, scale, tape, hammer and wrench.
• Follows oral and/or written instructions; can properly read all blueprint and work instructions.
• Provides instruction and guidance to assigned assistants and, as required, participates in training of welders and other employees of lesser classification.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.
• Work may require use of scaffold, ladders, forklift, and/or scissor lift; may require use of a crane to move part.
• Maintains a clean work area with no clutter; practices safety at all times; follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non‑compliant; wears all required safety equipment.
• Identifies, recommends and/or implements continuous improvement opportunities that improve quality and increase capacity; keeps an open mind to others’ suggestions and brings them to the appropriate team member.
• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job; follows up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities; shows interest in growing with the company.

Requirements

Education and Training: High school GED required; trade school/BOCES in Machining Fundamentals preferred.

Experience: BOCES training or its equivalent in progressive machine shop assignments.

Other: Must be willing to work overtime as required; minimal travel may be required.

Work Authorization: Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

• Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Behavior consistent with company values.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self‑starter and within a team‑oriented culture.
• Polite and professional communication via phone, e‑mail and mail.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours when necessary; completes tasks on time or not