Machinist

Univstainless; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 34,715 - 37,470; Full time

Job summary

Univstainless in Dunkirk, NY seeks a full-time Machinist to operate and set up manual lathes, mills, drills, and grinders. You will turn blueprints into precision parts using math, hand tools, and careful measurement.

The role emphasizes interpreting engineering drawings, selecting tools, and maintaining equipment with attention to detail and strong mechanical skills. Applicants typically have HS diploma and relevant shop training or apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness.
• Proficiency in shop mathematics and geometry.
• Extensive knowledge of machining techniques (turning, boring, threading, facing).
• Exceptional hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machines such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select cutting tools and adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to shape raw materials into finished parts.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers) to ensure they meet exact specifications.
• Maintain manual machinery by cleaning, lubricating, and performing minor repairs.

Skills

mechanical aptitude

shop mathematics

machining techniques

hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/ vocational training or apprenticeship

Job description

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Machinist

Full Time Hourly Craftsperson Dunkirk, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1790

Salary Range: $25.20 To $27.20 Hourly

Seeking a manual machinist operator to be able to do sets ups, maintain traditional, non-computerized equipment (like lathes, mills, and grinders) to shape metal or plastic parts, turn blueprints into precision components by relying on precise hand-eye coordination, math skills, and calibrated measuring tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Set up and operate manual machines such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Precision Machining: Select cutting tools and precisely adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to shape raw materials into finished parts.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers) to ensure they meet exact specifications.
• Maintenance: Maintain manual machinery by routinely cleaning, lubricating, and making minor mechanical repairs.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness.
• Proficiency in shop mathematics and geometry.
• Extensive knowledge of machining techniques (turning, boring, threading, facing).
• Exceptional hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, alongside vocational/technical school training or a completed industry apprenticeship.
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of hands‑on experience in a machine shop or industrial manufacturing environment are frequently expected.