Manual Machinist

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term; c

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Columbus, MS is seeking a Manual Machinist to operate and set up machine tools in a full-service shop. You will interpret blueprints and specifications to determine operations and tolerances, using calipers, micrometers and milling machines to produce precise metal parts.

Requirements include a degree or 2–5 years of related experience, ability to read micrometers/calipers, willingness to work overtime, and passing pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology or 2-5 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Must be able to use micro meters and calibers/ mechanically inclined and very reliabl e.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift and overtime when required.
• Must pass pre–employment physical, safety training, background and drug and alcohol screen.
• Must have dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools such as calipers, micrometers, and milling machines to make or rework metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exact tolerances and dimensions
• Using a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Positions materials by using an overhead crane.
• May perform simple cleaning maintenance operations.
• Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to supervision.
• Observes all Safety rules and regulations and keeps the work area clean and orderly

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining

Quality control

Education

Degree in Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Milling machines

Job description

MANUAL MACHINIST

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Manual Machinist for a company based in Columbus, MS. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work for a company that offers a wide range of services and resources including a full-service machine shop.

Pay Rate

$25.00 to $34.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 730 am to 400 pm.

Manual Machinist Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools such as calipers, micrometers, and milling machines to make or rework metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exact tolerances and dimensions
• Using a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Positions materials by using an overhead crane.
• May perform simple cleaning maintenance operations.
• Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to supervision.
• Observes all Safety rules and regulations and keeps the work area clean and orderly

Manual Machinist Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology or 2-5 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Must be able to use micro meters and calibers/ mechanically inclined and very reliabl e.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift and overtime when required.
• Must pass pre–employment physical, safety training, background and drug and alcohol screen. Please be aware that Glenn has a comprehensive drug policy, which includes random testing.
• Must have dependable transportation.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.

Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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