Manual Machinist

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes, including Bridgeport Manual Mills
• Perform your own setups and create custom workholding for unique parts
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to meet exact specifications
• Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges to check dimensions and accuracy
• Machine high-mix, low-volume parts with precision and care
• Inspect your own work to ensure top-quality results
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges as they arise
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace following all safety and 5S standards

What You Bring

• Proven experience in manual machining (mills and lathes required)
• Strong measuring and inspection skills
• Ability to read blueprints, understand tolerances, and plan machining steps
• Comfort working independently on one-of-a-kind or small-batch parts
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and move throughout most of your shift
• Capability to lift and move parts up to 50 pounds, using lifting devices when possible