Manual Lathe Operator - Afternoon Shift | Port Kells, Surrey - 4-Day Work Week
ABL Employment - 332 Jobs
Langley, BC
Posted 4 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced
Our client is seeking a skilled and dependable Manual Lathe Operator to join their team in Port Kells, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist who takes pride in precision work, values quality, and enjoys being part of a stable, well-run production environment. If you bring strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently, this role offers long-term stability and a supportive team. What You'll Be Doing - Operate a manual lathe along with band saws, table saws, drill press, grinders, and hand tools - Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to produce parts to exact specifications - Ensure accuracy in tolerances, surface finishes, and overall product quality - Track and document approved and defective units - Set up machines using proper feeds, speeds, and tooling - Perform basic maintenance on equipment to keep operations running smoothly - Accurately record time against work orders What You Bring - Strong experience working with a manual lathe (5+ years preferred) - Proven ability to read blueprints, drawings, and work instructions - Hands-on experience with shop equipment and measuring tools such as calipers and tape measures - Solid understanding of safe work practices and quality standards - High attention to detail with a focus on precision and consistency - Experience in a production or plastics environment is an asset but not required Schedule - Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM What's Offered - Full-time, permanent position - Competitive pay rate - Stable, long-term opportunity with a supportive team environment Apply today! Please respond to this posting with a copy of your resume. After submitting your resume, you will receive a reach out from our virtual recruiter. This reach out contains an important questionnaire that must be completed to highlight your skills for this position. We will contact qualified candidates for this role." AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools may be used at certain points of the pre-screening and selection process for this role. To learn more about ABL's AI policy, please visit www.ablemployment.com/how-abl-utilizes-automation-and-ai-technology/
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Frequently Asked Questions
The role is on the Afternoon Shift, Monday to Thursday, from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM.
You will operate a manual lathe and other shop equipment, read blueprints, ensure tolerances and surface finishes meet specifications, track approved/defective units, set up machines, perform basic maintenance, and record time against work orders.
You should have 5+ years of manual lathe experience, the ability to read blueprints and drawings, hands-on experience with shop equipment and measuring tools, and a solid understanding of safe work practices and quality standards.
This position is based in Port Kells, Surrey, in a stable, long-term production environment with a supportive team.
This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive pay, offering long-term stability.
Experience in a production or plastics environment is an asset but not required for this role.
Submit your resume to apply; after submission, you’ll be contacted by a virtual recruiter who will provide an important questionnaire to highlight your skills.
