Manual Machinist

SST Direct; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Direct is looking for an experienced Manual Machinist to join their team in Reading, PA. The role involves operating various manual machine tools to create precision metal parts while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include producing both small and large batches of parts, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining an organized work area. Candidates must have strong communication and organizational skills, alongside technical proficiency in machining.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual machine tools to produce precision metal parts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills for detecting and addressing issues during machining.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools to produce precision metal parts.
• Review specifications and calculate cutting needs.
• Monitor and adjust machining processes for accuracy.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Technical Capacity

Customer/Client Focus

Tools

Manual machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders)

Computer-controlled machinery

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manual Machinist to join a dynamic team. Responsible for performing duties in a safe manner and in accordance with quality expectations. Must keep work area clean and organized. Responsible for operating manual machine tools to produce precision metal parts. Produces small batches or large quantities of metal parts. Ensure products meet precise specifications.

Locations: Morgantown, PA. Pay Range: $26hr - $32hr. Schedule: M - F, 6a - 2:30pm, Hours may change as business needs change (Adjusted to 5:30am - 2pm).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts
• Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job
• Calculate where to cut or bore
• Shape steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, silicon and other materials
• Determine how fast or slow workpiece is fed into machine
• Determine how much material to remove
• Select tools and materials for the jobPlan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations
• Mark the workpiece to show where cuts should be made
• Position workpiece on the drill press, lathe, or milling machine
• Monitor and control feed rate and speed
• Ensure workpiece is properly lubricated and/or cooled
• Regulate temperature of workpiece
• Detect problems by listening for specific sounds
• Adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations
• Monitor the accuracy of cuts
• Replace dull cutting tools
• Check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications
• Produce large quantities of parts
• Determine how automated equipment will cut a part
• Determine cutting path
• Concert path, speed, and feed information into set of instructions for machine tool.
• Use manual and computer-controlled machinery
• Write basic programs
• Modify programs in response to problems

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Technical Capacity
• Customer/Client Focus