Manual Machinist

Power Plant Services; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in operating manual machine tools, ensuring precision and quality in every part produced. This role involves interpreting blueprints, performing maintenance, and collaborating with engineering teams to meet project specifications. With a focus on safety and quality, this position offers a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and developed. If you're passionate about machining and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the role for you.

Benefits

401(k) 5% Match

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Profit Sharing

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a manual machinist in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA and company safety requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machine tools to produce parts to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine machining requirements.
• Maintain machine tools and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Skills

Manual Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Machine Maintenance

Welding

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Machining

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Grinders

Micrometers

Vernier Calipers

Job description

Full job description

Summary

The Manual Machinist is responsible for the setup and operation of various machine tools to produce, repair, or refurbish precision parts in accordance with the company's safety, cost, schedule, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating manual machine tools to produce precision parts and components according to specifications.

Job Scope/Responsibilities

• Operate Manual Machine Tools: Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other machine tools to produce parts to exact specifications.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances of workpieces, products, or equipment using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Read and Interpret Blueprints: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements and plan the sequence of operations.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition and perform preventive and emergency maintenance/repair as instructed.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information and coordinate project aspects.
• Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
• Operate welding and cutting/grinding equipment.
• Support projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs and maintain continuity among work shifts by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Perform all work within OSHA and company safety standards, reporting to the supervisor when safety training and PPE are insufficient.
• Perform other duties as required to support the business.

Education/Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a manual machinist in a manufacturing or machine shop environment
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in machining or related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with OSHA and company safety requirements.

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday:Regular shifts
• Weekends:As needed
• Weekday Overtime:Some mornings, evenings, and daytime
• Night Shift:As required