Manual Lathe Machinist
Description

 

About Double E 

Double E is a global manufacturing company with more than 50 years of innovation behind us and is proud to be a trusted name in web handling and converting. We build high-performance equipment and engineered solutions that keep modern manufacturing moving. Our products—from core chucks and shafts to safety chucks, rollers, web guides, and material handling systems—help customers boost speed, improve safety, and solve tough production challenges across packaging, tissue, labels, film, and more.  


If you’re excited by real world engineering, hands on problem solving, and the chance to help shape what’s next, Double E is a place to build an impactful career. 


Learn more about Double E and all our product offerings here. 


Responsibilities

  • Setup, operate, and run manual lathes used to process components, occasionally using steady rests and 3 or 4 jaw chucks.
  • Work from process sheets, blueprints or other written/verbal instructions to perform production tasks.
  • Load machines manually or using a crane when maneuvering large, awkward or heavy parts.
  • Setup and read micrometers, indicators, and calipers.
  • Maintain machine and work area in a clean and safe manner.
  • Check and inspect operation against predetermined tolerances.
  • Work in other areas or departments as assigned for lathe work.
  • Excellent communication skills are required to interact directly with Supervisor/ Application Engineering/Programming to collaborate on process improvements
  • Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Stop machines to remove finished pieces or to change tooling, setup, piece placement, according to required machining sequences.
  • Other duties, as assigned. 




Requirements

Requirements

  • Requires math skills, including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
  • Excellent oral communication skills: ability to read and comprehend instructions.
  • Must be physically able to handle heavy items including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work scheduled hours and comply with the company’s timekeeping policy and all other company policies.
  • Must be able to consistently stand for entire 8 to 10-hour shift.
  • Experience working in a team setting.
  • Reliable and willing to work overtime when needed 


Education and Experience

  • Preferred 5 year of experience manual machining
  • Knowledge of basic machining practices and materials and general mechanical knowledge is required
  • Conversational lathe experience is preferred but not required