Lathe Spotter Job Descriptions

1) Lathe Spotter

Positions veneer blocks logs cut to length between spindles of veneer lathe, using electric hoist. Measures diameter of block to locate mark center, using ruler. Examines end of log to detect rot, cracks and splits. Selects chuck of minimum diameter according to size cond...

2) Bench lathe Operator

Sets up and operates engine lathes to machine metallic nonmetallic workpieces according to specifications, tooling instructions, and standard charts, applying knowledge of machining methods. Reads blueprint or job order for specifications, like dimensions tolerances,...

3) Barrel lathe Operator Inside

Operates machine to turn down inside surface of tight barrels or kegs to smooth clean surface. Adjusts machine to accommodate barrel. Places barrel in horizontal position between two center supports pulls lever to actuate end frames chuck rings which grasp support ends...

4) Swing type lathe Operator

Sets up and operates swing-type rotary cutting lathe to cut round multishaped wood parts in manufacture of furniture. Examines blueprints, drawings, patterns and specifications to ascertain size shape of finished product. Selects & installs knives on cutterheads on...

5) Engine lathe Set up Operator

Sets up and operates engine lathes to machine metallic nonmetallic workpieces according to specifications, tooling instructions, and standard charts, applying knowledge of machining methods. Reads blueprint or job order for specifications, like dimensions tole...

6) Keg lathe Operator Inside

Operates machine to turn down inside surface of tight barrels or kegs to smooth clean surface. Adjusts machine to accommodate barrel. Places barrel in horizontal position between two center supports pulls lever to actuate end frames chuck rings which grasp support ends of...

7) Bottom turning lathe Tender

Tends machine that shapes tub bucket bottoms from bottom blanks. Centers blank between faceplates of machine clamps blank in place, using handwheel. Presses pedal to rotate blank. Feeds cutting bits into rotating stock, by turning handwheel, to cut blank to specified diame...

8) Glass blowing lathe Operator

Operates glassblowing lathe to join and shape glass or plastic tubing, according to blueprints work orders. Selects, inserts and clamps specified mandrels in head tailstock of lathe, using wrenches. Turns knobs to adjust rotation speed. Inserts and clamps t...

9) Engine lathe Tender

Tends lathes, like turret lathes, engine lathes, and chucking machines lathes that cut, shape, drill, bore, thread, or face metal workpieces according to specifications. Lifts workpiece, manually or using hoist and positions and secures workpiece between lathe centers, in...

10) Variety lathe Operator

Sets up and operates swing-type rotary cutting lathe to cut round multishaped wood parts in manufacture of furniture. Examines blueprints, drawings, patterns and specifications to ascertain size shape of finished product. Selects & installs knives on cutterheads on ma...