Manual Lathe Operator Job at Etna Shared Services, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Etna Shared Services
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Join the team that has been powering growth and an excellent reputation for over 60 years !

Etna Supply is an industry leader in plumbing, heating, underground, municipal, and fire protection wholesale distribution throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We are committed to sound financial principals, building partnerships that foster teamwork, and striving for continuous improvement. We are dedicated to fairness integrity, and respect.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including quarterly bonuses!
  • 5 different lines of business and 2 subsidiaries that provide company stability through diversification.
  • Professional development opportunities to support your growth.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
  • The fun challenge of working in a fast-paced, multi-location, diverse business function environment

Job Summary:

The Lathe Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining lathes to prepare pipes and piping components, ensuring their precise assembly and integration into a functional piping system to meet and exceed customer expectations. This role requires a solid understanding of machining processes and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are required, along with other responsibilities that may be assigned:

Machine Operation:

  • Set up and operate manual lathes to machine parts according to specifications.
  • Monitor machine operations to ensure precision and adherence to project requirements.
  • Adjust machine settings as needed to achieve desired results.
  • Thread pipes as required to integrate into piping systems.

Quality Control:

  • Inspect machined parts using tools such as calipers and gauges to ensure they meet specifications.
  • Identify and address any defects or deviations in finished products.
  • Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the foreman.

Maintenance and Safety:

  • Perform routine maintenance on machines, including cleaning and lubrication.
  • Identify and report any machine malfunctions or safety concerns.
  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and rules while using proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Collaboration and Documentation

  • Work closely with supervisors, engineers, and team members to meet production goals.
  • Maintain accurate production records, including part counts, setups, and adjustments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient at reading a tape measure.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency in basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and division.
  • Ability to use a calculator.
  • Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
  • Problem-solving skills to handle standardized situations with a few concrete variables.
  • Certification or ability to pass Hi-Lo operator’s exam is required.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of lathe operation experience preferred.
  • Welding experience is a plus.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

  • Regularly required to talk and hear.
  • Frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities include far vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibrations.
  • Moderate noise level in the work environment.
  • Must pass substance abuse screening.



Monday - Friday 5am to 2:30pm

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