Machinist- Manual / Conventional

Bender CCP, Inc.; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bender CCP is seeking an experienced Conventional/Manual Machinist to join our Operations team. This role is hands-on, working with manual lathes, mills, and other shop equipment to set up and operate to produce, repair, and restore industrial components with tight tolerances.

You will read blueprints and GD&T, select tooling and speeds, and use micrometers, calipers, indicators, and bore gauges to verify work. The position is a stable, day shift role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of conventional/manual machining experience.
• Experience operating manual engine lathes and/or mills.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with large industrial components or rotating equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual engine lathes, mills, drill presses, and related equipment.
• Machine shafts, bushings, sleeves, flanges, and other industrial components.
• Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, threading, grooving, and other machining operations.
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining methods.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and bore gauges.
• Perform independent setups and work with steady rests, tailstocks, fixtures, and other support equipment.
• Machine both new components and parts requiring repair or restoration.
• Safely handle large and heavy components using cranes and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work with the team to ensure parts meet quality and customer requirements.

Skills

Conventional machining

Manual milling

Manual turning

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Precision measurement

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Manual lathes

Manual mills

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Bore gauges

Job description

Bender CCP is a full-service provider of engineered equipment repair and machining services. With roots in industrial repair and machining, Bender CCP has built its reputation by helping customers keep critical equipment operating through machining, repair, overhaul, welding, fabrication, and field service.

Our team works on a wide variety of industrial components, including rotating equipment and large, complex parts that require skilled machining and precision workmanship. At Bender CCP, machinists play an important role in taking on challenging repair and machining projects where experience, problem-solving, and attention to detail matter.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Conventional/Manual Machinist to join our Operations team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on machining and is comfortable working with manual lathes, mills, and other shop equipment.

You will be responsible for setting up and operating manual machining equipment to produce, repair, and restore industrial components while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate manual engine lathes, mills, drill presses, and related equipment.
• Machine shafts, bushings, sleeves, flanges, and other industrial components.
• Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, threading, grooving, and other machining operations.
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining methods.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and bore gauges.
• Perform independent setups and work with steady rests, tailstocks, fixtures, and other support equipment.
• Machine both new components and parts requiring repair or restoration.
• Safely handle large and heavy components using cranes and other material‑handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work with the team to ensure parts meet quality and customer requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of conventional/manual machining experience preferred.
• Experience operating manual engine lathes and/or mills.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with large industrial components or rotating equipment is a plus.

Schedule & Compensation

Pay: $28–$40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM

Overtime/Weekends: Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs.

If you're an experienced manual machinist looking for challenging work where your skills make a difference, we'd like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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