Machine Shop Lathe Machinist

Job Description

The Machine Shop Lathe Machinist is responsible to Operate and set up manual and/or CNC lathes to machine precision components per engineering drawings, GD&T, and quality standards; ensure safe operations, on‑time delivery, and first‑pass yield for customers.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings/3D models; determine process sequence, work holding, and cutting data (speed/feed, DOC).Set up, offset, and operate engine/toolroom lathes; verify zero references and tool offsets.
• Perform turning, facing, boring, threading (metric/imperial), parting, grooving, taper turning, and knurling to specification.
• Achieve required tolerances and surface finish; deburr and verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments.
• Conduct first‑article inspection and comply with in‑process checkpoints/control plans; update job travelers and production logs.
• Select, preset, and maintain cutting tools (carbide/HSS inserts), collets/chucks, centers, and steady/follow rests; managetool wear.
• Execute preventive maintenance on machines (lubrication, alignment checks, coolant management); promptly escalate abnormalities.
• Coordinate with EDM/CNC Milling/Grinding cells for multi‑process jobs; ensure proper hand‑off and traceability.
• Adhere to 5S, Safety, LOTO, ESD (if applicable), IMS/QA procedures.
• Support Kaizen, TPM, and LSS initiatives; recommend parameter/tooling improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong lathe fundamentals: work holding, center height, tool geometry, insert selection/grades, coolant application.
• Proficient in GD&T interpretation; capable of holding tight tolerances (e.g., ±0.01 mm or per job requirement).
• Metrology proficiency: micrometers (OD/ID), bore gauges, telescopic gauges, dial indicators/test indicators, height gauges, surface roughness checker, and profile projector/vision system.
• Basic CNC lathe knowledge (G/M codes, offsets, canned cycles) and CAD/CAM literacy are advantages.
• Troubleshooting: chatter, tool wear/breakage, taper control, surface finish issues, thermal growth/compensation.
• Strong safety, quality, and documentation discipline..
  
  

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

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