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2nd Shift Manual Vertical Operator

Redford, MI 48239

Posted: 07/24/2026 Industry: Skills Job Number: 58156504 Pay Rate: $47840-56160 / year

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONThis position contributes to the company’s success by having a thorough understanding of Vertical Lathes. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Accountable for efficient and timely production of a quality finished product
  • Aware at all times of correct orientation of product being placed in machine
  • Loads and unloads product
  • Monitors and changes cutting tools (inserts) as needed
  • Performs basic dimensional inspection of product when required
  • Operates equipment in constantly high production environment
  • Starts and stops cycle of equipment as needed, through use of push buttons and levers
  • Removes metal shavings/chips from equipment in a safe manner
  • Notify supervision of any adverse conditions that may affect quality of the finished product
  • Rough machine forgings to drawings
  • Other job duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONSRequirements (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of operations of lathe machines
  • Knowledge of a machine shop in the steel industry
Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience
  • 1-3 years experience in related field
Physical Requirements
  • Standing, bending, sitting, lifting up to 50#, squatting, and walking for 8-10 hours per day
  • The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions
Safety Requirements
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment when in manufacturing areas
  • Team player
  • Organized and dependable
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Accurate and efficient
  • Action oriented
  • Quality Management System and Indoctrination
  • Plant required Safety Training
  • New Hire Orientation and New Hire Safety Training
  • Customer specified or supplied training, when required
  • Job specific procedures, work instructions, forms, and processes (if applicable) and as needed per QMS revisions and update
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