Overview

We're hiring Manual Lathe Machinists for our industrial automation equipment shop in Greenback, TN.

We build automation equipment used by manufacturing companies worldwide, machines combining precision-machined parts with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and controls. This role centers on the manual horizontal lathe: turning components and partially built assemblies mounted on turning jigs to exact runout with perfectly smooth transitions.

When you're off the lathe, you'll build high-mix, low-volume mechanical assemblies to print and GD&T. We're a small-to-medium shop, so the work is varied and every builder shapes the finished machine.

Why Join Us

Four-Day Week: Monday–Thursday schedule means a three-day weekend every week.
Two Trades: Run the manual lathe and build complete automation machines.
Global Reach: Machines you build run in manufacturing plants worldwide.

Compensation

$24 – $27 / hr

Shift

1st shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Responsibilities

Manual Turning: Turn components and assemblies to exact diameters and runout.
Jig Work: Mount and turn segments on specialized turning jigs.
Inspection: Verify critical dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
Mechanical Assembly: Build systems from machined parts, welded components, shafts, and fasteners.
Blueprint Reading: Work to engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T tolerances.
Pneumatics: Install actuators and route air lines cleanly and safely.
Troubleshooting: Flag machining or assembly issues early and propose practical fixes.
Documentation: Complete in-process quality checks and traceability paperwork.

Qualifications

Required

3+ years of experience operating manual horizontal lathes
Skilled with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
Able to consistently hold tight tolerances
Reads complex blueprints and build documentation
Able to interpret GD&T callouts on prints
Experience assembling complicated mechanical systems

Preferred

Automotive repair, industrial maintenance, or millwright background
Experience assembling pneumatic actuators and air lines
Familiarity with hydraulics, controls, or electronics
Experience in high-mix, low-volume job shops
Experience turning work mounted on jigs

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