Conventional Lathe Machinist
Conventional Lathe Machinist
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Job Description
Title: Engine Lathe Operator Manual Machining / Assembly 1st Shift La Verne Area (Confidential)
Pay: $20 $28/hr DOE OT
Shift: 1st shift; OT as needed.
Location: La Verne CA
Youll Do: Run manual engine lathe for simple operations prep and finish components verify with calipers & mics read blueprints and cross-train in assembly.
You Bring: Manual lathe experience; precision measurement; blueprint literacy; willingness to learn multiple areas.
Growing production volumes in our Assembly department mean we need an Engine Lathe Operator who can support short-run simple-turn operations that feed downstream assembly builds. Ideal for a hands-on machinist who likes variety and is open to cross-training in deburr light mill ops and mechanical assembly.
What Youll Do-
Set up and operate a manual engine lathe to face turn chamfer groove drill/ream and perform other basic machining ops on steel stainless aluminum or copper-alloy components.
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Read & interpret blueprints shop travelers and work instructions.
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Use precision measuring instruments (calipers micrometers depth gauges) to verify dimensions & document results.
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Maintain tool offsets check part concentricity and adjust feeds/speeds for material & finish requirements.
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Perform basic machine maintenance: clean chips check lubrication inspect chucks & tooling.
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Assist with material prep & staging for assembly builds; label & route parts.
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Cross-train in mechanical assembly deburring drilling/tapping and simple fixture builds when lathe demand is low.
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Follow all safety PPE and LOTO/lock spindle procedures when servicing equipment.
Minimum:
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Experience operating a manual engine lathe in job shop repair toolroom or production environment.
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Able to hold basic production tolerances ( 0.005) and with guidance tighter fits ( 0.001).
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Comfortable reading blueprints and shop prints; understands basic GD&T callouts (diameter depth concentricity).
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Competent with calipers micrometers depth mic dial indicators.
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Team player willing to cross-train in assembly or other machining areas.
Preferred / Nice to Have:
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Experience turning shafts bushings spacers threaded features.
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Familiarity with tool steels & heat-treated parts.
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Forklift / overhead hoist use for loading bars or chucks.
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Basic CNC exposure (can advance internally).
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Standing most of shift; repetitive hand motions; handling oily metal parts.
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Lift up to 40 lbs routinely; team lift above that.
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Exposure to cutting fluids chips noise (hearing protection provided).
Employment Type
Full-time
