Manual Machinist: Precision Metal Components

Mott Corporation; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 42,500 - 63,700; Full time

Job summary

Mott, part of IDEX, is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate manual machining equipment to produce high-precision solid and porous metal components. The role demands hands-on experience with lathes and mills, strict adherence to tolerances, and rigorous quality control in a high-purity environment.

You will read blueprints, interpret work instructions, and ensure measurements meet exact specifications, while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in a dynamic production setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2+ years of hands-on manual machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical school training in machining strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment.
• Experience machining to close tolerances on metal components.
• Experience with manual lathes, mills, or similar equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machining equipment to machine solid and porous metal components.
• Machine high-purity porous metal products to exact specifications.
• Perform straightening, rounding, fitting, and assembly operations as required.
• Interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications accurately.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensional and visual quality.
• Maintain cleanliness standards required for high-purity products.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team-focused

Proactive

Organized

Professional communicator

Continuous improvement mindset

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training in machining

Tools

Manual lathes

Mills

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Mott, part of IDEX, is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate manual machining equipment to produce high-precision solid and porous metal components. The role demands hands-on experience with lathes and mills, strict adherence to tolerances, and rigorous quality control in a high-purity environment.

You will read blueprints, interpret work instructions, and ensure measurements meet exact specifications, while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in a dynamic production setting.