Manual Machinist — Precision, Blueprint-Driven Craft

Specialized Staffing Solutions

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 51,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience
Weekly pay for eligible temporary
Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Long-term career potential
Opportunity to work with local manufac
Staffing firm support

Job summary

Specialized Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist for a local client in Paulina, Louisiana. The role focuses on operating manual machines in a job-shop environment, producing precision components to tight tolerances.

Great opportunity for skilled craftsmen with strong measurement and blueprint-reading abilities. The position offers competitive pay based on experience, with weekly pay for eligible temporary staff and options for temp-to-hire or direct hire.

Qualifications

  • Previous Manual Machinist experience required.
  • Experience in a job-shop environment preferred.
  • Experience machining to tight tolerances (bearing housings, shafts, etc.).
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, feeds, speeds, and materials.

Responsibilities

  • Operate manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and boring mills to produce precision parts.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work orders.
  • Inspect finished parts using micrometers, dial indicators, depth gauges and calipers.
  • Perform machining for fabrication and repair of rotating equipment and components.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety procedures.
  • Select tooling and machining methods for various applications.
  • Perform equipment inspections and basic machine maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading
Measuring tools
Tight tolerances
Machining basics
Troubleshooting
Attention to detail
Independence
Reliability

Tools

Outside mic 0-6"
Inside mic 1.5-8"
Telescoping gauge
Dial caliper
Scale 6"
Scale 12"
Tape measure 25ft
Travel indicator
Test indicator
Indicator base
Mighty-mag base
Pitch gauge (Screw)
Metric pitch gauge
Thread wire

Job description

Specialized Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist for a local client in Paulina, Louisiana. The role focuses on operating manual machines in a job-shop environment, producing precision components to tight tolerances.

Great opportunity for skilled craftsmen with strong measurement and blueprint-reading abilities. The position offers competitive pay based on experience, with weekly pay for eligible temporary staff and options for temp-to-hire or direct hire.

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