Machinist- Lathes and Mills

Staging Dimensions; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Staging Dimensions is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist for a full-time day shift. The role requires at least three years of hands-on experience operating manual lathes and milling machines, with the ability to work independently while maintaining quality and safety.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating machines, reading blueprints, selecting tooling and feeds, and ensuring parts meet precise tolerances.

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on experience with manual lathes and mills.
• Ability to set up machines and complete jobs independently.
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong shop math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Attendance, attention to detail and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Select tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Machine parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect work with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and tape measures.
• Use hand tools to deburr, finish, and fit parts.
• Perform routine machine care and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate material, tooling, and production issues promptly.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Milling machine operation

Set up machines

Hand tools & measuring equipment

Shop math & tolerances

Independent work

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Tape measures

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Staging Dimensions is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist full-time day shift. Candidates must have at least three years of hands-on experience operating manual lathes, milling machines and be able to work independently while maintaining quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Machine parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect work using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and tape measures.
• Use hand tools to deburr, finish, and fit parts.
• Perform routine machine care and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Communicate material, tooling, and production issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience working with manual lathes and mills.
• Ability to set up machines and complete jobs independently.
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of shop math, fractions, decimals, and tolerances.
• Ability to produce consistent, accurate work.
• Dependable attendance, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe work practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer