Manual Machinist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Manual Machinist in Indianapolis, IN. The role covers second and third shifts with pay ranging from $22 to $28 per hour and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred technical certificate or associate degree in a mechanical/electrical field.

The successful candidate will operate manual lathes, mills, grinders, and other equipment, read blueprints, measure parts precisely, perform welding as needed, and maintain

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints, technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in basic math: fractions, decimals, tolerances, measurements.
• Good problem-solving skills in non-standard situations.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, welders, and balancing equipment.
• Perform turning, milling, threading, boring, drilling, grinding and dynamic balancing.
• Read blueprints to ensure accurate machining and assembly of components.
• Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges) to verify dimensions.
• Weld (MIG, TIG, Stick, Oxy-Acetylene) and metal spray processes as needed.
• Document measurements and work performed to company standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math & measurement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or associate degree preferred

Job description

Manual Machinist

Shift: 2nd/3rd

Location:Indianapolis, IN

Pay:$22-$28/hr

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or associate degree in a mechanical/electrical field preferred
• 3+ years of related machining or mechanical experience, or equivalent combination of education and training
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Proficient in basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, tolerances, and measurements
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in non-standard situations
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a strong sense of urgency

Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of machining equipment including manual lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, welders, and balancing equipment
• Perform machining tasks such as turning, milling, threading, boring, drilling, grinding, and dynamic balancing
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate machining and assembly of components
• Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc.) to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Perform welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Oxy-Acetylene) and metal spray processes as needed
• Document measurements, calculations, and work performed in accordance with company standards
• Maintain a safe work environment while operating equipment and completing assigned tasks

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