Manual Machinist – Mills & Lathes

• Review work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, and material specifications to determine machining requirements.

• Interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), orthographic drawings, reference points, and machining parameters.

• Set up and adjust mills and lathes, including three- and four-jaw chucks, collets, vises, cutting tools, attachments, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.

• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting zero and reference points, adjusting tool registers, offsets, and compensation.

• Apply basic math, geometry, and trigonometry when calculating machining requirements and verifying programs.

• Load and position raw materials into machine feed mechanisms.

• Perform drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations.

• Inspect finished and sample parts using measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.

• Monitor machining processes, identify equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and adjust machine controls as needed.

• Sharpen or replace worn cutting tools and make necessary machine adjustments or reprogramming changes.

• Follow quality assurance procedures and maintain accurate production standards.

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and coordinate repairs.

• Follow workplace safety procedures and communicate shift updates, equipment issues, and production needs.

• Maintain technical knowledge through training and review of machining publications

• CNC Certification required.

• Strong manufacturing and machining background.

• Manual milling and lathe setup and operating experience.

• CNC programming experience is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.

• Knowledge of machining tools, controls, instrumentation, and tooling.

• Basic math, geometry, and trigonometry skills.

• Strong attention to detail, judgment, and problem-solving abilities.

• Good verbal communication and technical skills.

• Ability to identify process improvements and work independently.

• Manufacturing facility environment: approximately 95% indoors and 5% outdoors.

• Facility is heated during winter but does not have air conditioning during summer.

• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for at least eight hours per shift.

• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting may be required.

• Work areas may be noisy, particularly around grinding and machine testing. Earplugs are provided when needed.

Employees must provide their own basic hand tools, including:

• Box, open-end, and socket wrench sets.

• Allen wrench set.

• Screwdriver set.

• Tap handles and pliers.

• Combination square.

• 9-inch level.

• Tape measure.

Both English and metric tool sets are recommended. A lockable toolbox is also recommended.

• Safety glasses.

• Steel-toed safety shoes.

• Long pants.

• Sleeved shirt (short sleeves are acceptable).