Aerospace Manual Machinist & Toolmaker (Afternoons)

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International, based in Pontiac, MI, is seeking a Manual Machinist (Tool Maker) for the afternoon shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM). The role involves setting up and operating mills and lathes, reading blueprints, and performing routine inspections to ensure precision parts are produced to engineering specifications.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience on manual machines, be proficient with GD&T, and skilled with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and optical comparators. U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years' experience with manual lathes and mills.
• Read and interpret basic blueprint drawings.
• Familiarity with GD&T specifications and basic inspections.
• Use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, optical comparators.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Machine parts per blueprint specifications.
• Perform inspection activities to ensure conformance to standards.
• Remove burrs and smooth imperfections per drawings.
• Communicate shift requirements and maintain documentation.
• Maintain and clean machines and work area.
• Support continuous quality improvements and reduce scrap.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges (pin, thread, indicator, height)

Optical comparators

Job description

Williams International, based in Pontiac, MI, is seeking a Manual Machinist (Tool Maker) for the afternoon shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM). The role involves setting up and operating mills and lathes, reading blueprints, and performing routine inspections to ensure precision parts are produced to engineering specifications.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience on manual machines, be proficient with GD&T, and skilled with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and optical comparators. U.S.