Lathe Machinist

Company Description Enprotech is the largest supplier of repair, rebuilding, and field services for the metal forming and steel industry in North America and part of the ITOCHU family of companies. At Enprotech, we are committed to providing team members with a safe and inclusive place to work. We value each individual for who they are, what they bring to the table, and respect each other’s ideas and contributions. Our core values drive our culture and commitment to our team members. We demonstrate this through every interaction with our team members, as we live out our core values. We are looking for team members that demonstrate these values both at work and in our personal lives. SAFETY | CAN-DO-ATTITUDE | URGENCY | PASSION | INTEGRITY | TEAMWORK | COMMUNITY Is this you? If you want a position to accelerate your career growth, and one where you can make a real impact on our people, our customers, and the business, this is the role for you! Job Description Essential Functions Performed by the Position Reads blueprint or job order for specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions on holding devices, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and cutting tools. Positions and secures tools in holders, using wrenches. Lifts workpiece manually or with hoist, and positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixture, using clamps and wrenches. Sets specified rotation speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, and positions tool in relation to workpiece. Starts machine, turns hand wheel to feed tool to workpiece, and engages feed. Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant against tool and workpiece. Observes cutting action of machine to detect excessive wear or malfunction. Verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and fixed gauges. May scribe reference lines on workpiece, using scale, or template and scriber, to lay out interrelated surfaces, lengths, and depths of cut. Computes unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics. Required to have experience with custom or production work, or with particular material, product, level of precision, or size, type, or trade name of machine. Fills out inspection and quality paperwork. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The physical strength and ability to properly handle tooling and to safely set up large workpieces. Own tools of the trade, and the ability to use them effectively. Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklift. Ability to meet production requirements as specified. Applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics, with understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensioning. Ability to work with engineers and inspectors to produce quality parts to customers’ specifications. Strong math aptitude is required. Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, and other gauges). Ability to use a feed & speed chart or calculator to determine specifications. Understanding of metal properties and appropriate cutting tools, feeds. Ability to machine parts to specific tolerances. Ability to verbally communicate with team members, supervisors and engineers. Ability to work in confined spaces. Able to work with coolant, solvents and grease. Required Education And Experience A high school diploma or equivalent. Five years’ experience in operating lathes and blueprint reading is a plus. Licenses Or Certifications Required None Environment and Working Conditions Manufacturing environment. Travel Requirements (percent) 5% to 10% Disclaimer This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr