Manual Machinist - TMA
Chicago, IL
About the Job
A Chicago based precision machine shop is seeking a Manual Machinist to join our team in Chicago, IL.
Chicago Turnrite Co., Inc., a TMA Member Company, has been producing precision machined parts of complex geometry and material composition (basic carbon to exotics) for over 60 years. As a customer-driven manufacturing partner, our reputation for improving productivity and raising profitability has attracted Chicago Turnrite customers from diverse industries including Automotive, Marine, Railroad, and many more.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Manual Machinist to join our team. In this position, you will help us create tools and other components using a variety of equipment, such as a lathe, a drill press, and grinding machines. Our ideal candidate has completed a training program through an industry apprenticeship or earned a machinist certificate from a vocational school and has at least one year of manufacturing experience. Prior roles as a lathe operator or in another manual machining position is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read blueprints to determine what equipment and materials are necessary for the job.
- Follow the blueprints to create the appropriate tools and components.
- Operate your machines to grind, cut, and polish the materials.
- Finish projects using manual tools.
- Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure they remain in good working order.
Manual Machinist Requirements and Qualifications
- Machinist vocational certificate or completed industry apprenticeship.
- Manual dexterity.
- Lathe machining experience.
- Bridgeport milling
- Blueprinting reading skills.
- Measuring instrument experience.
- Micrometer, Caliper, Height gage, Plug and thread gages.
Benefits
- Paid Medical with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- 401K Program with Company match.
- Eligible for vacation after 1 year.