Manual Lathe Machinist

Description Step into a fast-moving, heavy industrial job shop in Franklin Park, IL where your manual machining skills will directly shape the components that keep steel mills and coil-processing equipment running. This Manual Lathe Machinist opportunity offers hands-on work with large, custom parts, meaningful variety, and substantial overtime earning potential. Qualifications and responsibilities for this Manual Lathe Machinist position include: Experienced with independently setting up and operating manual engine lathes from day one.

Ability to machine long, heavy shafts, rollers, spindles, and similar industrial components. Comfort working on varied one-off and small-batch jobs in a job shop environment. Skilled at reading machining prints and calculating missing dimensions to complete work to specifications. Hands-on experience machining bronze and steels including 4140, 1018, and 1045. Experience with manual lathe setups and machining approaches for different parts and materials, including work involving steady rests and tailstocks.

Perform precision measurements and inspections to ensure completed work meets print requirements. Operate safely while handling heavy industrial components.

Salary: $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits: Two weeks of paid vacation. DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career! Apply Now!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a challenging work environment? If so, apply today and let's see where this opportunity can take you! MANUAL LATHE MACHINIST | MANUAL ENGINE LATHE | JOB SHOP | ONE-OFF | SMALL-BATCH | READ PRINTS | MISSING DIMENSIONS | 4140 STEEL | 1018 STEEL | 1045 STEEL | OVERTIME