Manual Machinist

Opti Staffing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Opti Staffing is hiring a Manual Machinist in Northeast Portland, OR, offering a $25-$30/hr pay range and a daytime schedule. The role emphasizes operating manual mills and lathes, reading blueprints, and ensuring tight tolerances for high-quality parts.

The position requires 3+ years of experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. This is a hands-on role within a manufacturing environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manual machining experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficient in measuring tolerances and quality checks.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of manual machining equipment to produce high-quality parts while ensuring all work is completed accurately and within specification.
• Operate manual mills, manual lathes, and drill presses.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and machining specifications.
• Measure and inspect parts to ensure they meet required tolerances.
• Make adjustments throughout the machining process as needed.
• Work with various shop equipment and hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Produce quality parts while meeting production requirements.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Tolerance measurement

Quality control

Attention to detail

Tools

Manual mills

Manual lathes

Drill presses

Job description

Opti Staffing is Hiring! Position: Manual Machinist Location: Northeast Portland, OR Pay: $25-$30/hr Schedule: 7-3:30PM

About Us

Opti Staffing is partnering with a manufacturing and fabrication company based in Northeast Portland. They take pride in producing high-quality parts for their customers and are looking for an experienced Manual Machinist to join their team.

We are known for:

• Our diverse skill sets, servicing industries ranging from silicon wafer handling and production to concrete handling and material processing.
• Repairing and manufacturing parts and assemblies for forklifts, excavators, conveyors, ships, railroads, the food processing industry, lumber mills, and logging operations.
• Finding creative solutions to complex customer challenges through precision machining and fabrication.
• Our research and development work, helping customers improve equipment performance, extend component life, and solve unique production issues.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a variety of manual machining equipment to produce high-quality parts while ensuring all work is completed accurately and within specification.
• Operate manual mills, manual lathes, and drill presses.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and machining specifications.
• Measure and inspect parts to ensure they meet required tolerances.
• Make adjustments throughout the machining process as needed.
• Work with various shop equipment and hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Produce quality parts while meeting production requirements.

What’s In It for You

• Opportunity to join a winning team!
• Work with a company that takes pride in the quality of its work.
• Opportunity for growth within the organization.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Long-term career opportunity.

What You Need to Have

The Musts

• 3+ years of manual machining experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with manual mills and manual lathes.
• Experience operating drill presses and other shop equipment.
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred

• Excellent overall manual machining knowledge.
• Experience independently setting up manual machines.
• Experience with a variety of shop equipment and tooling.
• Strong measuring and inspection skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.