The Lathe Machinist operates manual and conventional engine lathe machines to turn, facing, bore, thread, groove, and finish cylindrical metal parts according to engineering drawings and tight dimensional tolerances.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Set up, calibrate, and operate manual engine lathes, heavy-duty turning lathes, and turret lathes.
• Read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T), and job specifications.
• Select, mount, and align proper cutting tools, tool posts, chucks, steady rests, and workpieces.
• Knowledge of reading and understanding technical drawings and circuit diagrams
• Inspect finished parts using precision measurement tools (micrometres, vernier callipers, bore gauges, thread pitch gauges, dial indicators) to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Calculate cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cut, and coolant flows based on material properties (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, bronze).
• Machine internal and external threads (Metric, NPT, Acme, UN), tapers, shoulders, undercuts, and precision shafts.
• Perform daily machine maintenance, chip clearing, lubrication, and oil checks.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• To do assigned tasks given by Workshop / Production Supervisor / Manager.
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Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Technical Trade Certificate (ITI) or Vocational Qualification or Diploma in Machinist / Mechanical Trade or Government accredited Institutes.
Experience: Minimum 5 to 7+ years of hands-on experience as a manual late operator and precision machining or heavy machining workshops.
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Skill Sets:
• High proficiency in vertical/horizontal manual milling, setup techniques using rotary tables and dividing heads, shop mathematics, and precision measurement.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Sound and accurate judgment
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with colleagues around the world.
