A Manual Lathe Operator uses machines called lathes for processing raw materials into parts and other components. While the job duties vary based on the variety of industry such as automotive, furniture, medical, or aerospace, the following are certain core duties listed on the Manual Lathe Operator Resume – preparing lathes for operations, preparing the machines to process the raw materials; preparing machine and adjusting the specific setting, operating the lathe and ensuring the parts are manufactured correctly; performing quality control on finished parts, and overseeing routine maintenance tasks.
Employers prefer to hire those with the following skills and qualifications – the ability to work well under pressure, knowledge of adhering to safety rules; high level of hand-eye coordination; knowledge of tracking and maintaining inventory of raw materials; physical fitness, and attention to details. Successful resumes mention at least a high school diploma or GED. Candidates with further education in machining are typically hired over those who don’t.
Objective : Manual Lathe Operator is setting up and operating lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, and hand tools to fabricate parts and tools. Checking for proper tooling, sharpness, & ; alignment. Working with close tolerances and fine finishes. Performing tool offset and load parts. Operating multiple machines simultaneously.
Skills : Planning, Operating, Cutting Tool.
Description :
Set up and operated manual turret lathes to produce standard and non-standard parts.
Set up and operated engine lathes when necessary, as determined by need.
Performed rough and finish lathe operations on a large number of different products, castings and shapes bar stock.
Selected, grind, sharpen, set, and adjusted cutting tools.
Used precision gauges in checking work.
Made decimal measurements and metric conversions where applicable.
Set up and operated vertical lathes do produce steel products.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Summary : Objective is to gain employment in a skilled manufacturing position by making use of current knowledge base and skills set, as well as provide the opportunity to learn new skills and advance my career in manufacturing, Operate any type and size of single spindle or multiple spindle on a variety of operations (drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, spot facing, countersinking, etc). Using all tools, jigs, fixtures, and gages necessary to perform operations.
Skills : Microsoft Office Word, MasterCam.
Description :
Made final product requires specialized skill/knowledge of machine and process.
Verified dimensional requirements, unloads and may transfer materials using overhead cranes/forklift.
Worked with unconventional types of materials.
Maintained and made minor repairs to equipment.
Followed all safety rules and practices.
Operated wet cut mori seiki manual lathes to produce sub component parts to produce Honda torque converters.
Ran the manual lathe and fix parts that were ncr during in process work.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Objective : Self-motivated Machinist determined to produce high quality parts per blueprint specifications with the willingness, drive and passion to learn and excel in the machining industry. Ensuring speeds, feeds, and tooling is correct for material being processed in order to maximize machine efficiency. Setting up and operating at least 2 types of CNC equipment (i.e. lathe & mill). Determining and may editing programs to ensure proper radius, contour, and angle measurements.
Skills : Planning, Editing, Loading.
Description :
Examined blueprints prior to machine operation to ensure the proper machine set up and tooling was acquired for each different job.
Determined cutting feeds and speeds per each job.
Measured work piece with precision measuring tools such as, outside, inside, and depth micrometers.
Used various types of vernier calipers.
Machined parts to specifications primarily using lathes, but also using vertical and horizontal milling machines.
Used 20 ton over head or jib crane in conjunction with chains and/or straps to load and unload machines before and after machining.
Machined fabricated parts, large rough castings, mechanical tubing, long shafting, and other types of materials.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Objective : Manual Lathe Operator with 7 years of experience in Setting up and operating CNC equipment. Assisting programmer in planning sequence of work operations and may assist in modification of programs. Proposing program edits for necessary revisions required in order to manufacture parts per print specifications (verification by Programmer as required. Running new part/NPD material at infancy stages and propose required edits and sequencing of operations to include any tooling changes required.
Turned different pieces for aircrafts parts as a landing gear, Ignition system.
Used Gauges, In /Out /deep micrometer, calipers, in size dial bore gauge.
Pulled materials for jobs from routers.
Determined steps needed from blueprints.
Machined parts on lathe between centers and or in conjunction with a steady rest.
Ran plasma spray and aerospace parts to .0005 tolerances.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Summary : Extensive experience with calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth, gauges, indicators,and scales proficient with lathes, mills, drill press and, grinders Working knowledge of cnc equipment Superior knowledge in reading drawings and prints and all instructions related to the production of parts knowledge of tool and die design concepts.
Skills : Operating manual lathes, Bullard, Vertical mills, and Small hand tools.
Description :
Created new fixtures to fit and trim new process parts.
Set up tool room lathe for roll threading operations.
Ran manual lathe to cut specific widths in conformance with job cards making sure finished product met company standards.
Operated large capacity Lathes cutting up to 6 ft.
Read blueprints and diagrams to to make parts to a specific dimensions have basic knowledge of a manual lathe and its functions.
In charged of manually shaping parts on strict time schedules.
Able to preset tools and maintain quality and tolerances with the use of Calipers, micrometers, comparator and other measuring instruments.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Objective : Seeking full time employment Qualifications: I have some experience in automotive and diesel repair and service. Most recently, I have been working from my home garage. I do basic service and some small repairs on about 6 wheel chair vans. I have gained experience and knowledge over the last 2 years on automotive, diesel, and small engine repair and service.
Ran a manual lathe to cut slag off of 30 ft.long oil pipes.
Used some lathes and cnc for boring tool joints for pipes.
Learned more about cnc and lathes.
Used Mathematics and some cnc knowledge.
Ran 3a and 4a manual lathe fork lift operator as needed Accomplishments fork lift Skills Used machinist, fork lift operator.
Became lead man for 4 years.
Successfully completed entry level manual machining processes with assistance.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Summary : To obtain a Manual Lathe Operator position that will utilize my skills, abilities and experience to contribute to the company's success. Performing quality inspection of parts using standard measuring instruments. Performing preventive maintenance on equipment as required. Supporting Continuous Improvement efforts and maintain a safe, clean work area. Completing other duties as assigned.
Skills : Manual Lathes, Machine Parts Holding.
Description :
Machined safely basic machine operations such as: single point turning, knurling, hole drilling, part marking, and basic threads including tapping and die cutting of threads.
Trained in any quality systems subscribed to by the facility and able to perform duties or paperwork associated with those systems.
Trained is done by the supervisor or other qualified person.
Conferred with supervisors, engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
Operate and maintain a manual lathe or mill, under close supervision, to produce a good quality product in a timely fashion as to satisfy demand.
Trained is done by the supervisor or other qualified person of equivalent experience.
Learned to grind basic cutting tools and drills.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Objective : Manual Lathe Operator with 3 years of experience in Setting up and running conventional machines and Water Jet machines, which is a machine to produce parts with exacting requirements. Selecting and settingup tools, as needed gage tool lengths. Detecting abnormalities and/or malfunctions on the machine. Reviewing programs and data package for completeness as required.
Skills : Data Package, Malfunctioning, Tool Management.
Description :
Learned how to read blue prints.
Learned how to use and read measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gages, steel rules, and conversion charts.
Learned how to use time clock and fill out proper documents required for each job order.
Maintained a clean and safe work environment and makes the safety coordinator aware of any unsafe situations.
Used and read measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gages, steel rules, and conversion charts.
Used time clock and fill out proper documents required for each work order.
Used tooling priority list to meet on time delivery demands.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Objective : Manual Lathe Operator with 2 years of experience in Selecting proper tooling to set speeds, feeds, and calibration. Maintaining tolerances and production standards. Performing miscellaneous duties and operate secondary equipment including but not limited to burr bench, 5S+ standards, and other tasks assigned. Acquiring proficiency in all machines in the work center. Making offsets based on inspection of parts in accordance to print specifications/instructions.
Read and interpreted documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blue prints.
Wrote routine reports and correspondence.
Added, subtracted, multiplied and divided in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Read understands, learns, and follows written and verbal safety, quality and work instructions.
Read and interpreted documents safety, quality and work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions.
Added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computed rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Manual Lathe Operator Resume
Summary : To obtain a Manual Lathe Operator is Selecting cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics. Moving tool holders manually or by turning hand wheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to feed tools to and along work pieces. Lifting metal stock or work pieces manually or using hoists, and position and secure them in machines, using fasteners and hand tools. Computing unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
Skills : Planning, Writing, Security.
Description :
Interpreted a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Met ATF & regulatory security requirements.
Recognized and be discreet with sensitive financial, personnel, and other business related information.
Worked with people in a harmonious way to accomplish the task assigned to this position.
Interfaced with both technical and non-technical personnel.
Provided improvement to processes as required.
Cranked machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.
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