Manual Lathe Machinist II

Machinist II – Chicago, IL American Roller Company 1st Shift: 6:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday OT AVAILABLE Join a Leader in Roller Manufacturing! American Roller Company, is a leader in designing and manufacturing custom and standard rollers for the converting industry. We pride ourselves on hiring talented, motivated individuals who are dedicated to exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations. If you have the drive to make a difference for our customers and yourself, consider joining our team! Position Overview: As aMachinist II, you will use manual lathes to perform setup and machining to produce high-quality custom machine parts. This role requires 3-5 years of experience as a manual lathe machinist, some welding, and the ability to read technical drawings. Experience with micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools, as well as MIG welding, is essential. Major Duties: • Production:Produce parts to specifications or shop tolerances. Ensure parts meet drawing requirements or Akorn's common shop tolerance, including pre-finishing operations. • Inspection & Documentation:Inspect parts in the machine, fill out inspection reports and job travelers. Review blueprints and E-drawings for errors related to work being performed. Use MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT to locate job information and maintain a clean desktop. • Final Processing:Perform final polishing and finishing of parts. Rustproof, wrap, and crate parts. Deburr finished parts and ensure all machine parts are properly protected. • Material Handling:Straighten rolls and shafts using a torch or hydraulic press. Load and unload products on the machine. Obtain shop supplies and materials required for the job. • Maintenance & Safety:Perform daily machine maintenance and complete daily maintenance sheets. Keep the working area clean and safe. Follow all standard CREW shop practices and ISO work instructions. • Communication:Provide complete written work instructions to coworkers at shift changes. Communicate with operators and supervisors about work procedures and job status. Return all blueprints to the print rack and accurately log timekeeping data into Job-Boss Workstation Driver. Qualifications: • Experience:3-5 years of manual lathe machinist experience required • Technical Skills:Ability to read technical drawings and use micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools What We Offer: • 401(k) with Match • Comprehensive Benefits:Dental, Health, Vision Insurance; Health Savings Account; Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Program • Bonus Opportunities Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.50 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities Work Location: In person