Skills
- Over 30 years of manual lathe machining experience
- Outside diameter turning and precision boring of both large and small parts
- Drilling, tapping, grooving, and general lathe operations
- Experience machining mild steel, cast iron, 316 stainless steel, bronze, brass, and a variety of plastics
- Skilled in drilling and tapping all of the above materials
- Broaching and sawing operations
- Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments to maintain close tolerances
- Experience assisting with CNC machining operations, including setting tool offsets and supporting machine setup
- Strong understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling selection, and safe machining practices
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
About
Skilled manual lathe machinist proficient with engine lathe. Works from blueprint to finish parts large and small. Team player who will do what is necessary to finish the job at hand.