Manual Machinist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Rutherford, NJ is seeking a Manual Machinist Level I for a first-shift, temporary assignment with potential full-time. You will operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines, read blueprints, and perform in-process inspections to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include tool setup, fixtures, basic maintenance, and ERP data entry, while maintaining a safe, organized 6S-compliant workspace and achieving production goals.

Qualifications

• Operates manual lathes, milling and drilling machines according to job specs.
• Reads and interprets basic blueprints and drawings to ensure correct machining.
• Performs in-process inspection to ensure parts meet quality requirements using calipers, micrometers, gauges.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret basic blueprints and drawings.
• Perform in-process inspection of machine parts to ensure manufacturing adherence to all quality requirements.
• Measure and check dimensions and tolerances using measuring devices.
• Perform daily maintenance on machinery and replace worn-out tooling as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace with 6S practices.
• Enter transactions in ERP system to maintain accurate inventory.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Inspection & gauging

ERP system use

6S workplace

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Chop saw

Band saw

Job description

The Manual Machinist Level I is an entry level position responsible for overseeing the basic manual operation and inspection of machined parts. Duties include operating manual lathes, milling and drilling machines, preparing and loading of parts and daily inspection and maintenance to ensure all quality requirements are met.

• Ensure parts are machined to meet production goals, including cycle time, quantity and quality.
• Operate precision tools, manual machinery and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, chop saw, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Properly and safely select, align, secure and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and drawings.
• Perform in-process inspection of machine parts to ensure manufacturing adherence to all quality requirements. Measure and check dimensions and tolerances using measuring devices, including (but not limited to) calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Perform daily maintenance on machinery. Conduct routine inspection and replace worn-out tooling as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace. Perform daily 6S activities to ensure organization and cleanliness of work area.
• Perform necessary transactions in ERP system to maintain accurate inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• 3-4+ years of machine operating experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing production environment
• Ability to stand a majority of the day and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day!

Benefits:

This is an Evaluation Hire position. Benefits are available through Express during the evaluation period and include options for Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. Holiday and Sick Pay also available to those who quality; ask your Staffing Consultant for more information!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday
• Sick Pay

1ST SHIFT

6am-4:30pm (Mon-Thurs), temporary assignment with possibility for full-time!