Baton Rouge – Manual Machinist

Darwin Recruitment; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to join its workshop team. This hands-on role involves machining, repairing and refurbishing large mechanical components used in industrial equipment.

You will set up and operate conventional equipment, read engineering drawings with GD&T, and work to tight tolerances. Overtime may be required; great opportunity for skilled machinists.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in manual machining environment.
• Experience with lathes, mills and boring equipment.
• Able to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Capable of setting up machines and completing jobs independently.
• Experience with large/complex industrial components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, boring machines, and grinders.
• Machine, repair, and refurbish industrial components.
• Perform precision turning, boring, milling, drilling, and grinding.
• Read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Maintain tight tolerances and inspect finished parts.
• Use precision measuring instruments.
• Identify machining methods, tooling and setups per job.
• Troubleshoot issues and adjust as needed.
• Mentor other machinists and maintain safe workshop.
• Seek process improvements and efficiency.

Skills

Manual machining

GD&T

Reading drawings

Independent setup

Overtime-ready

Education

Machining apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machine

Boring mill

Grinder

Job description

Manual Machinist – Industrial / Rotating Equipment

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing / Rotating Equipment

About the Opportunity

An established industrial engineering and mechanical services organisation is looking to add an experienced Manual Machinist to its workshop team.

This is a hands-on position involving the machining, repair and refurbishment of large mechanical components used in industrial equipment.

The successful candidate will have strong conventional machining experience, be confident working to tight tolerances and have the ability to set up and operate a variety of manual machine tools independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional machining equipment, including manual lathes, mills, boring machines and grinders.
• Machine, repair and refurbish industrial mechanical components.
• Perform precision turning, boring, milling, drilling and grinding operations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications.
• Work to tight tolerances and ensure components meet required dimensions.
• Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and other precision measuring equipment.
• Determine appropriate machining methods, tooling and setups for individual jobs.
• Inspect finished components to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make necessary adjustments.
• Assist other machinists with technical challenges and machining setups.
• Maintain machinery, tooling and a safe, organised workshop environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining processes and efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a manual machining environment.
• Strong experience operating conventional lathes, milling machines and boring equipment.
• Experience with horizontal and/or vertical boring mills is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of internal and external grinding operations is advantageous.
• Ability to independently set up machines and complete machining jobs.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and understanding geometric tolerances (GD&T).
• Experience machining large or complex industrial components preferred.
• Strong understanding of cutting speeds, feeds, tooling and machining techniques.
• Comfortable using precision measuring instruments and holding tight tolerances.
• Background in industrial equipment repair, heavy machining or rotating equipment is advantageous.
• Formal machining apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings programme with employer contributions.
• Paid holidays and annual leave.
• Additional employee benefits and development opportunities.
• Stable, long-term employment within an established industrial organisation.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in conventional machining, particularly working with large industrial components, we’d be interested in speaking with you.

Get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.