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Job Title: manual lathe operator
Company: Motion Ind
Address: 10441 Beaudin blvd suite 100
WOODRIDGE
Illinois
60517
Phone: (708) 780-6200
Fax:
Website:
Contact Title: Manager
Contact Name: Alejandro Quintana
Email: Alejandro.Quintana@motion.com
Job Description
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Location: WOODRIDGE
Job Title: manual lathe operator
Openings: 1
Over 18 Required: Yes
Rate: 32.75 - 42.57 - USD Hourly
Shift: 1st
Description: Machines parts to specifications, using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders. Sets up, adjusts, or operates basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.

Measures, examines or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers. Calculates dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers.

Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition. Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.

Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.

Uses various bandsaws, cutoff wheels, table saws, and pedestal grinders.

Lays out, measures and marks metal stock to display placement of cuts. Fits and assembles parts to make or repair machine tools. Sets up or operates metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.

Installs repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment. Checks work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.

Designs fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.

Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics. Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.

Tests experimental models under simulated operating conditions for purposes such as development, standardization, or feasibility of design. Install experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants or batteries into machines or mechanisms.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
manual lathe experience
Knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes required.

Knowledge of machinist, CAD and/or CAM software required.

Knowledge of mathematics and its application required.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods required.

Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly required.

Ability to safely use or learn to use piranha, metal shear, and metal breaks.
Lift 25+ lbs (unassisted): Yes
Lift 50+ lbs (unassisted): Yes
To be Considered: Email Resume/Cover Letter
Available Until: 05/30/2025
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