Machinist

About Company:Summary The Manual Machinist is responsible for fabricating, modifying, repairing, and restoring precision metal components using conventional machining equipment, including manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, saws, and other manually operated machine tools. This position requires a thorough understanding of machining principles, blueprint interpretation, precision measurement, and material characteristics to manufacture components that meet exact customer and engineering specifications.

The Manual Machinist performs work without CNC automation and relies on technical expertise, craftsmanship, and sound judgment to determine appropriate machining methods, tooling, speeds, feeds, and setups. This position also supports equipment maintenance, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a vocational machining program, technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating manual machine tools in an industrial, manufacturing, repair, or machine shop environment.
• Experience machining carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, alloy steels, and other industrial materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and mechanical blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to hold close tolerances and produce precision components.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and any customer-specific requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of conventional machining practices and procedures.
• Strong understanding of machining theory including feeds, speeds, tooling geometry, cutting fluids, and material properties.
• Ability to independently set up and operate manual machining equipment.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning, and interpreting machining tolerances.
• Strong mathematical skills including shop math, geometry, fractions, decimals, and trigonometry.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
• Ability to maintain tolerances within thousandths of an inch.