Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist

Ppswork; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full-time, stable employment

Custom manufacturing projects

Clean, professional environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ppswork is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist to join our growing team in Ohio. The role involves producing close-tolerance components using manual mills and lathes, reading blueprints, and performing setups with minimal supervision.

You will work with a ProtoTRAK-capable setup and have opportunities to contribute to diverse custom projects while maintaining high quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of manual machining experience.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and consistently produce quality parts.
• Experience operating manual mills, lathes, grinders, and saws.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Conversational CNC programming is a plus but not required.
• Must provide your own basic machinist tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Produce close-tolerance machine components using manual vertical mill, lathe, band saw, surface grinder.
• Machine blocks, plates, shafts, fixtures, and custom components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Fabricate precision parts for custom manufacturing equipment.
• Perform setup, machining, inspection, and finishing of components.
• Maintain quality standards while meeting production schedules.
• Order materials and tooling as needed with management approval.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Occasionally produce production samples as required.
• Run local errands to pick up materials or tooling to support production.

Skills

Manual machining

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Quality aware

Micrometers/calipers

ProtoTRAK experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school machining training

Tools

ProtoTRAK control

Surface grinder

Band saw

Engine lathe

Job description

Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist

Pay: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team!

Are you a skilled Manual Machinist who takes pride in producing precision parts? We are seeking an experienced Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist to join a stable and growing manufacturing company that designs and builds custom industrial equipment.

If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, and machining high-quality components with tight tolerances, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Produce close-tolerance machine components using:
  • Manual Vertical Mill (ProtoTRAK experience preferred)
  • Engine Lathe
  • Band Saw
  • Surface Grinder
• Machine blocks, plates, shafts, fixtures, and custom components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Fabricate precision parts for custom manufacturing equipment.
• Perform setup, machining, inspection, and finishing of components.
• Maintain quality standards while meeting production schedules.
• Order materials and tooling as needed with management approval.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Occasionally produce production samples as required.
• When necessary, run local errands to pick up materials or tooling needed to support production.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of manual machining experience.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and consistently produce quality parts.
• Experience operating manual mills, lathes, grinders, and saws.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Conversational CNC programming is a plus but not required.
• Must provide your own basic machinist tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade school training in machining is preferred but equivalent work experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for 50%–95% of the workday.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Full-time, stable employment
• Opportunity to work on custom, one-of-a-kind manufacturing projects
• Clean, professional manufacturing environment
• Growth opportunities for motivated machinists

Job Number: 5036