In the video, a person wearing blue gloves is seen using a lathe machine to shave off pieces of a metal rod. The person is using a tool to hold the rod in place while the lathe machine spins it. The person then uses a tool to shave off pieces of the rod, creating shavings that fall to the ground. The person continues to shave off pieces of the rod, with the lathe machine spinning it at a constant speed. The video provides a close-up view of the process, showing the precision and skill required to use the lathe machine.