Manual Machinist: Lathes & Mills | Day Shift

Staging Dimensions; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Staging Dimensions is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist for a full-time day shift. The role requires at least three years of hands-on experience operating manual lathes and milling machines, with the ability to work independently while maintaining quality and safety.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating machines, reading blueprints, selecting tooling and feeds, and ensuring parts meet precise tolerances.

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on experience with manual lathes and mills.
• Ability to set up machines and complete jobs independently.
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong shop math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Attendance, attention to detail and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Select tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Machine parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect work with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and tape measures.
• Use hand tools to deburr, finish, and fit parts.
• Perform routine machine care and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate material, tooling, and production issues promptly.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Milling machine operation

Set up machines

Hand tools & measuring equipment

Shop math & tolerances

Independent work

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Tape measures

Job description

Staging Dimensions is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist for a full-time day shift. The role requires at least three years of hands-on experience operating manual lathes and milling machines, with the ability to work independently while maintaining quality and safety.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating machines, reading blueprints, selecting tooling and feeds, and ensuring parts meet precise tolerances.