Manual Machinist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Earned holiday pay

401K

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Manual Machinist in Davenport to join our client’s shop. You will set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment to produce precision metal components.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tooling, determining speeds and feeds, inspecting parts with micrometers and calipers, and working safely in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual machining equipment and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work safely and independently in an industrial machine shop environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
• Manufacture, repair, and modify precision metal components to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and machining specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling and determine proper speeds, feeds, and machining methods.
• Machine parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Safety consciousness

Independent work

Standing tolerance

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job Title Manual Machinist

Location: Davenport

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Pay Range: $27-$35

About the Company

Express Employment is seeking a Manual Machinist to join our client’s team.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
• Manufacture, repair, and modify precision metal components to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and machining specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling and determine proper speeds, feeds, and machining methods.
• Machine parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience with manual machining equipment and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work safely and independently in an industrial machine shop environment.
• Ability to stand and work around machinery for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with manual lathes and mills in a production or job shop environment.
• Knowledge of tooling, metal properties, speeds, feeds, and machining tolerances.
• Experience machining a variety of metals and materials.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and make necessary adjustments.
• Previous experience performing machine setup and determining appropriate tooling.
• Experience with precision inspection and quality control practices.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Earned holiday pay
• 401K