Lathe Operator- 2nd 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 Duties

Operate 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 customers Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job. Understand the basic function of machine controls Basic understanding of blueprint reading Ability to count and record part counts accurately Be able to perform basic machine preventive maintenance such as checking fluid levels and filling accordingly Ability to use basic measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers accurately with limited supervision Load and run fewer complex parts on 3 axis machines making sure all locaters are prepped and clean Requirements: 0-1 years of shop experience or 1 - 2 years of applied training; or equivalent of the two.

2nd Shift Hours are 3:30PM- 1:00AM Why Choose Essex: Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible Bonus Opportunity Paid time off 10 company holidays Training & Development Retirement Benefits - 401k matching Tax-Advantaged Accounts Medical, dental, vision coverage Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Parental Leave Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program