Lathe Machinist

About the Role ANDRITZ is seeking a Lathe Machinist to set up and operate a lathe to produce precision machined parts. The role involves reading prints, selecting tooling, setting speeds and feeds, inspecting output, and collaborating with shop personnel in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate lathe to perform machining operations.
• Select and install appropriate chuck jaws; position, align, and secure workpiece; support part as required (tailstock/live center/steadyrest).
• Set speed, feed, tooling, and tool holder according to procedures; install tooling and control levers to complete operations; adjust as needed.
• Perform machining cycles and may perform multiple setups to complete cycles.
• Carry out metal-cutting operations such as facing, boring, drilling, turning, chamfering; grind tools for special applications as needed.
• Inspect and gauge own work; stamp/identify parts; record production details.
• Monitor oil, cutting oils, and coolants to ensure continuous operation.
• May operate single-purpose automatic spline mill with lathe to mill external keyways.
• Load/unload/start machines and maintain good housekeeping.
• Cooperate with other shop personnel as required.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to set up and operate a lathe and perform common metal-cutting operations.
• Skill in reading prints and work orders to determine operation procedures and tolerance specifications.
• Experience selecting jaws, aligning and securing workpieces, and using tailstock/steadyrest as needed.
• Familiarity with tooling installation, speed/feeds, and basic inspection gauges.
• Aptitude for tool grinding and basic metalworking safety practices.
• Ability to work under supervision and cooperate with team members.
• Desirable: experience with a spline mill for external keyways.

Nice to Have

• Experience with spline milling is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the posting.