Toolmaker / Lathe Operator

Description

Job Summary: Operate conventional and automatic lathes, as well as grinders, to manufacture and adjust mechanical parts with high precision and in compliance with specifications. Key Highlights: 1. Experience with conventional lathes, automatic lathes, and grinders 2. Proficiency in reading mechanical drawings and high-precision work 3. Operation of measuring instruments and knowledge of tolerances Profile: Toolmaker / Lathe Operator – Grinder **Responsibilities** * Operate **conventional and automatic lathes** for manufacturing and adjusting parts. * Operate **surface or cylindrical grinders** for finishing and achieving precision on parts. * **Read and interpret mechanical drawings** to manufacture parts according to specifications. * Adjust cutting tools, cutting parameters, and machining processes. * Perform **dimensional inspection of parts** using measuring instruments. * Comply with tolerances, surface finishes, and technical specifications. * Correct deviations occurring during the machining process. * Maintain order, cleanliness, and safety in the workplace. **Requirements** * Proven experience in: * **Conventional lathe** * **Automatic lathe** * **Grinder** (mandatory) * **Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings** (mandatory) * Operation of **measuring instruments**: * Vernier caliper * Micrometer * Height gauge (preferred) * Dial indicator * Knowledge of **tolerances and fits**. * Ability to work with **high precision**. * **Availability for shift work**. **Education (Preferred)** * Technician in **machinery and tools**, industrial mechanics, or related field. **Experience** * **2–4 years** in machining and grinding of mechanical parts. Employment Type: Full-time Work Location: On-site employment