Entry Level Lathe Machine Operator
Are you a natural "tinkerer" who loves taking things apart to see how they work? We are looking for a motivated, hands-on individual to join our team in Freeport as an Entry-Level Machinist Trainee.
We don't expect you to be an expert on day one—we will provide full, paid training on a Bridgeport Manual Lathe. This is a unique opportunity to learn a high-demand trade from the ground up while being part of a collaborative, hardworking shop environment. salary: $20 - $21 per hourshift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
education: High School Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Machining & Training Learn & Operate: Receive 1-on-1 training on the Bridgeport Manual Lathe to cut, shape, and drill metal parts.
- Precision Work: Learn to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) to ensure parts meet exact specs.
- Safety First: Maintain a clean and safe workspace, following all shop safety protocols and wearing appropriate PPE.
- Shop Maintenance: Perform "porter" work, including sweeping floors, wiping down machines, and cleaning oil spills.
- Material Handling: Organize raw materials and help move heavy metal stock or finished parts across the shop floor.
- Waste Management: Empty metal chip bins and ensure scrap materials are disposed of properly.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Experience working with your hands (auto repair, carpentry, home DIY, or similar hobbies).
- Math Skills: Must be comfortable with basic math, fractions, and reading decimals (e.g., .001").
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stay on your feet for an 8-hour shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Reliability: You must have a dependable way to get to our Freeport location by 8:00 AM sharp every day.
- Attitude: A "no task is too small" mindset—you are willing to sweep the floor just as happily as you operate the machine.
- wearing steel toe shoes
- working in a non-temperature controlled environment
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- standing for 8 hours at one time
- working up to 1 hrs of overtime per week
Skills
- Press Operation
- CNC
- Moving Material
- Manual A/P System
- Manual A/R System
- Blueprint Reading
- Lifting
- Setting
- Math and Calculation
- Finishing
- Cutting
- Material Handling
- 10-Key
- Internet
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 1 year
- Experience level: Entry Level
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