Manual Lathe Machinist

Butler Aerospace & Defense •

Westminster, California, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

Pay Range: $30-35

This position requires judgement to plan & perform normal range of operations requiring tool setting and machining with a manual lathe. This position requires application of established machining procedures that may affect quality of work.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
• Set up and operate manual lathes to perform a series of repetitive machining operations, such as turning, boring, threading, or facing of metal work pieces such as casting, forgings, & bar stock according to specifications, sketches, routing instructions and knowledge of turning procedures.
• Reads blueprints, sketches, job orders for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and instructions.
• Positions & secures tools in holders using wrenches.
• Lifts workpiece manually & positions & secures it between lathe centers, in chuck or in holding fixture, using wrenches.
• Moves controls to set specified rotation speeds, feed rates, & depth of cuts.
• Observes machining operation to detect malfunctions or excessive tool wear.
• Verifies conformance of machined work to specifications using gauges, calipers, & micrometers.
• Changes worn tooling.
• May compute such date as dimensions, rotation speeds, feed rates, & machining times using knowledge of shop mathematics & metal properties.
• Perform miscellaneous duties & responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: (Provide bullet points that indicate skills or experience that would be helpful but not required for this position.)
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in the related field, though prefer candidate who has 5+ years of experience in the related filed.
• Must be able to set up and operate manual equipment efficiently.
• Must have good mechanical skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Aerospace experience is preferred.
• Experience with close tolerance and high-quality precision work. The ability to execute complex set-ups requiring unique and non-routine methods.
• Solid understanding of metal properties and use of precision/non-precision instruments.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to read drawings, tool layouts and specifications.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communications and teamwork skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• Work in standing position 8 hours/shift
• Considerable arm movement and walking required, bending and stooping.
• Work requires close attention to lifting and handling of medium weight parts up to 50 lbs.
• Average shop conditions with some temperature variations due to seasons
• Subjected to noisy environment requires wearing of ear plugs.
• Work around and with electrical leads, electric motors & wiring
• Standard PPE required: safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves.

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Ident #: 68910

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Manual Lathe Machinist

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