Manual Machinist

TSP talent; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent is seeking a Manual Machinist to produce aerospace and medical components by setting up and operating manual lathes, mills, and related equipment to tight tolerances. The role requires interpreting blueprints with GD&T and selecting tooling, optimizing feeds and speeds for quality results.

The candidate will perform in-process inspection with precision tools, document work, and ensure compliance with AS9100 quality standards while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Strong manual machining skills on lathes and milling equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and apply GD&T.
• Accurate use of precision measuring tools.
• Ability to select tooling, optimize machining parameters, and verify tolerance compliance.
• Knowledge of quality documentation practices aligned with AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and mills.
• Interpret blueprints/ GD&T to machine parts to spec.
• Inspect work using precision measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Document work and follow AS9100 quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams.
• Follow safety procedures and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Manual machining

GD&T reading

Measuring tools

Tooling selection

AS9100 docs

Job description

Manual Machinist (Aerospace & Medical)

Produce precision aerospace and medical components by setting up and operating manual lathes, mills, and related equipment to tight tolerances.

Key Duties

• Interpret blueprints and GD&T to machine parts accurately.
• Select and set up tooling; adjust feeds and speeds for quality results.
• Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Maintain equipment, troubleshoot machining issues, and support reliable production.
• Document work and follow AS9100 quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams.
• Follow all safety procedures and support continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Strong manual machining skills on lathes and milling equipment.
• Proficiency reading technical drawings and applying GD&T.
• Accurate use of precision measuring tools.
• Ability to select tooling, optimize machining parameters, and verify tolerance compliance.
• Knowledge of quality documentation practices aligned with AS9100.