Manual Machinist: Precision on Large Lathes & Mills

JM Industries, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

JM Industries, LLC is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist with extensive experience operating engine lathes, horizontal boring mills, and vertical turret lathes. The role focuses on setting up machines and machining large components to precise tolerances based on detailed blueprints.

The ideal candidate will read drawings and GD&T, select tooling and speeds, and perform in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to ensure quality and safety in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• 3–7+ years of experience operating manual lathes, boring mills, and VTLs.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, materials, and precision measurements.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual engine lathes, horizontal boring mills, and vertical turret lathes (VTL).
• Machine large and small components to tight tolerances based on blueprints and specifications.
• Interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Perform facing, turning, threading, drilling, boring, tapping, and other machining operations.
• Select proper tooling, speeds, and feeds for various materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Manual machining

Precision measurement

Independence

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Engine lathe

Horizontal boring mill

Vertical turret lathe

Micrometers & calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

JM Industries, LLC is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist with extensive experience operating engine lathes, horizontal boring mills, and vertical turret lathes. The role focuses on setting up machines and machining large components to precise tolerances based on detailed blueprints.

The ideal candidate will read drawings and GD&T, select tooling and speeds, and perform in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to ensure quality and safety in a busy shop environment.