Manual / Conventional Machinist – Large Shafts

Bender CCP, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; 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 a skilled Manual / Conventional Machinist to join our Portland team. You will work on large shafts and critical components, performing challenging machining operations with setup and precision at the core of every part.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of conventional machining experience, can read drawings, and are comfortable handling heavy parts with cranes. This role offers a day shift with overtime opportunities and room to grow your craft.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manual/conventional machining experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience handling long shafts and precision machining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual engine lathes and conventional equipment to machine and repair components.
• Perform turning, facing, boring, threading, grooving and machining on long shafts between centers.
• Read drawings, select tooling, set feeds/speeds, and inspect work with precision instruments.
• Safely handle heavy parts with cranes and rigging; maintain a tidy, safe workspace.

Skills

Manual / conventional machining

Reading engineering drawings

Use precision measuring tools

Teamwork / independent work

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Portland, OR

Pay: $38-$45 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Day shift with flexibility for periodic night shifts and overtime

About Bender CCP

Bender CCP is a full-service provider of engineered equipment repair, machining, overhaul, welding, fabrication, and field services. With decades of industrial experience, we support critical equipment across power generation, oil and gas, mining, steel, and other industrial markets. Our team takes pride in quality workmanship, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to safety.

About The Position

Bender CCP is looking for a skilled Manual / Conventional Machinist to join our Portland team. This is an opportunity to work on large, heavy shafts and critical industrial components where precision and craftsmanship matter. You'll perform challenging machining operations, handle complex setups, and help repair and restore equipment essential to industrial operations. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving machining challenges, and producing high-quality results, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Set up and operate manual engine lathes and other conventional machining equipment to machine, repair, and restore industrial components. Perform turning, facing, boring, threading, grooving, and other machining operations, including machining long shafts between centers. Use steady rests, follow rests, and other support equipment to maintain concentricity, straightness, tight dimensional tolerances, and surface finishes. Read engineering drawings and blueprints, select appropriate tooling, determine feeds and speeds, and inspect finished work using precision measuring instruments. Safely handle heavy components using cranes and rigging while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of manual or conventional machining experience.
• Experience with independent machine setups and precision machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and use precision measuring tools.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining practices.
• Experience machining large or long shafts and using steady rests or follow rests is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility for overtime and periodic alternate shifts.

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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