Lead Manual Machinist & Tooling Specialist

american cap; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manual Machine Shop in Wheatland, PA, is seeking an experienced machinist to join our manufacturing team. You will record data for job instructions, work under engineering supervision, and lead tooling projects while guiding apprentices.

The role requires strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, tool maintenance experience, and the ability to read safety rules and operation manuals. You will ensure quality by using measuring tools and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in tooling maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and request additional support as needed.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to use measuring tools to ensure QA specifications.

Responsibilities

• Record all data pertaining to assigned job instructions.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Director of Engineering.
• Leads tooling projects and may guide apprentices or less experienced staff.
• Modifies or repairs existing tooling and progressive dies.
• Verifies conformance of parts to specifications using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, etc.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Arrives on time for every scheduled shift.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tooling maintenance

Reading specs

Communication

Measuring tools

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Height gauges

Job description

Manual Machine Shop in Wheatland, PA, is seeking an experienced machinist to join our manufacturing team. You will record data for job instructions, work under engineering supervision, and lead tooling projects while guiding apprentices.

The role requires strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, tool maintenance experience, and the ability to read safety rules and operation manuals. You will ensure quality by using measuring tools and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.