Machinist | $28 - $32/hr

TradeWorX; Ambridge (Beaver County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Dental and vision options

401K option

Company-paid group life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

TradeWorX is seeking an experienced Machinist for a temp-to-hire role in Ambridge, PA. The ideal candidate will operate conventional lathes, milling machines, and drill presses, while also loading CNC programs and performing machine setups.

A strong manual machining background with CNC milling experience is preferred. The position offers a consistent day shift (Monday–Friday) and an immediate opening with competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating manual lathes.
• Experience setting up and operating conventional milling machines.
• Experience operating drill presses.
• Practical CNC milling machine operating experience.
• Ability to upload provided CNC programs and complete machine setups.
• Ability to work independently with both manual and CNC machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional/manual lathes to machine components.
• Set up and operate conventional milling machines.
• Operate drill presses for machining operations.
• Upload provided CNC programs into CNC milling equipment.
• Set up CNC milling machines and machine components using supplied programs.
• Perform machining work in accordance with job specifications and instructions.

Skills

Manual machining

Independent worker

Machine setup

Tools

Conventional lathes

Conventional milling machines

Drill presses

CNC milling (programs)

Job description

TradeWorX is hiring an experienced Machinist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Ambridge, PA. We are looking for a hands-on machinist who can operate conventional lathes, milling machines, and drill presses while also setting up and operating CNC milling equipment. The ideal candidate is comfortable loading provided CNC programs, completing machine setups, and machining components. This opportunity is well suited for a machinist with a strong manual machining background and practical CNC milling experience.

Schedule Monday - Friday 7: 00 AM–3: 30 PM

Immediate opening

Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX) Health coverage options Dental and vision options 401K option Company-paid group life insurance Paid holidays after eligibility requirements PTO earned by hours worked Pay & Overtime Pay: $28.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties

• Operate conventional/manual lathes to machine components.
• Set up and operate conventional milling machines.
• Operate drill presses for machining operations.
• Upload provided CNC programs into CNC milling equipment.
• Set up CNC milling machines and machine components using supplied programs.
• Perform machining work in accordance with job specifications and instructions.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience operating manual lathes.
• Experience setting up and operating conventional milling machines.
• Experience operating drill presses.
• Practical CNC milling machine operating experience.
• Ability to upload provided CNC programs and complete machine setups.
• Ability to work independently with both manual and CNC machining equipment.

Ideal Candidate

Has a well-rounded background in manual machining. Can transition between conventional and CNC milling equipment. Understands machine setup and component machining. Is dependable and comfortable working a consistent day-shift schedule. Is interested in a long-term temp-to-hire opportunity.