We are seeking a career-minded manual machinist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a quality-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. The machinist will assist with daily production, scheduling, and setup of manual machines, working with a variety of materials and custom setups for customer projects.
Duties: Including but not limited to:
Set up and operate manual and special-purpose machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts
Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, manuals, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations
Measure, mark, and scribe materials for machining
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and accessories on machines such as mills, lathes, and drill presses
Calculate and set machine controls such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth/angle of cut, or enter commands into computerized machine control media
Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust as needed
Verify dimensions and alignment of finished workpieces and assemblies
Build fixtures for drilling, milling, and turning as required
Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and programmers to resolve machining or assembly issues
Check accuracy of engineering, sales, and manufacturing input to ensure final product meets quality standards, communicating any changes to relevant departments
Support and implement 5S initiatives, quality standards, and EHS policies
Maintain and use specialty measuring tools and machinist handbook for precision work
Perform single-point threading, calculate speeds/feeds, sharpen tooling, and lay out complex features
Write procedures for producing parts, including work holding and step sequence
Understand tooling geometry, surface finishes, and tolerance fits
Compensate for tool deflection and consistency
Qualifications:
Associate degree or completion of an apprenticeship in Machine/Tool and Die Technology, or equivalent experience
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in a quality-focused environment
Proficiency in running and setting up manual equipment
Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills
Familiarity with blueprint reading, machining calculations, and specialized measuring tools
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise
Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and extreme heat
Regular standing, sitting, use of hands, reaching, talking, and hearing
Occasional walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting heavy items
Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Supplied by the company: Safety glasses, drills, and taps
Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
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