Lathe Operator- Day Shift

Essex Industries is a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. The Lathe Operator will maintain and operate manual production machinery.Essential DutiesOperate machinery at or above company standards for both time and quality, as instructed.Complete departmental assignments using hand, manual, and automatic machinery, as well as fixturing and precision measuring equipment with supervision, as instructed.Complete any necessary documentation per company policy or verbal instruction.Keep machinery and work area in a clean, safe, maintained, and organized fashion.Assist in other areas in order to meet the production needs of Essex and its customersComply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job.Understand the basic function of machine controlsBasic understanding of blueprint readingAbility to count and record part counts accuratelyBe able to perform basic machine preventive maintenance such as checking fluid levels and filling accordinglyAbility to use basic measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers accurately with limited supervisionLoad and run fewer complex parts on 3 axis machines making sure all locaters are prepped and cleanRequirements0-1 years of shop experience or 1 - 2 years of applied training; or equivalent of the two.Why Choose EssexBase Pay and Overtime Pay EligibleBonus OpportunityPaid time off10 company holidaysTraining & DevelopmentRetirement Benefits – 401k matchingTax-Advantaged AccountsMedical, dental, vision coverageFlexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceParental LeavePet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program