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Aerotek lists this Manual Lathe Operator opportunity in denver, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Manual Lathe Machinist | Large-Part Machining
Know your way around a lathe? Want to take your machining skills to the next level?
We're looking for a Manual Lathe Machinist / Manual Lathe Operator to join a busy machine shop machining large graphite electrodes and other precision components.
Whether you're an experienced machinist who can handle setups independently or an up-and-coming operator with some manual lathe experience who's ready to learn, we want to talk to you.
This is a true hands-on machining position where you'll set up equipment, select tooling, make adjustments, measure your work, troubleshoot issues, and watch a raw workpiece turn into a finished precision part.
What You'll Be Doing
Set up and operate manual lathes
Machine large graphite electrodes and other components to precise dimensions
Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, and threading
Select proper tooling, spindle speeds, feed rates, and depths of cut
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches
Use micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to verify dimensions
Measure parts to 0.001" graduations
Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
Make machine and tooling adjustments to maintain size, finish, and geometry
Troubleshoot tooling, setup, speed, feed, and machining issues
Use overhead cranes, hoists, straps, and lifting equipment to position large workpieces
Perform daily machine startup and routine maintenance
Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates with experience as a:
Manual Machinist
Manual Lathe Operator
Engine Lathe Machinist
Machine Operator
CNC Machinist with manual machining experience
Tool & Die or machine shop technician
Machining or Machine Tool Technology graduate
You should be comfortable with machine tools, mechanical measurements, shop math, and working safely around industrial equipment.
Experienced Machinists
If you have approximately 3+ years of machine-tool experience, we're especially interested in experience involving:
Independent manual lathe setups
Close-tolerance machining
Turning, boring, facing, drilling, and threading
Blueprint reading
Precision measuring equipment
Cutting-tool selection
Speeds and feeds
GD&T
Troubleshooting machining issues
Experience machining graphite is a plus, but not required based on the provided qualifications.
Still Developing Your Machining Career?
Don't have years of experience yet?
Candidates with some exposure to manual lathes and machine operation who have the mechanical aptitude and desire to learn are encouraged to apply.
You'll have the opportunity to build your skills progressively, taking on more advanced setups and machining operations as your ability develops.
Bonus Skills
Additional experience with any of the following can make you an even stronger candidate:
CNC lathes
CNC mills
Conversational programming
DNC systems
GD&T
Graphite machining
First-piece inspection
Machine maintenance
Advanced blueprint reading
An Associate's degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent education is preferred for advanced-level machinists, but hands-on experience is highly valuable.
Shop Environment
This is a hands-on industrial machining environment primarily working with graphite components.
Candidates must be comfortable:
Standing for extended periods
Working around industrial machining equipment
Moving larger workpieces with cranes and hoists
Wearing required PPE, including steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and eye protection
Working different shifts when required, including potential 2nd-shift schedules
Ready to Put Your Machining Skills to Work?
If you're the kind of person who enjoys setting up a machine, dialing in a part, hitting your dimensions, and solving problems with your hands, this could be an excellent next step.
Apply today for the Manual Lathe Machinist opportunity.
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, PA.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Denver, PA.
Worksite address
denver, PA, 17517, US
Who can apply
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