Manual Machinist – Up to $34 Per Hour

ManpowerGroup; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Westbrook, ME is hiring skilled Manual Machinists for precise, custom components on a temp-to-hire basis. Shifts on 1st and 2nd are available, with overtime potential.

As a manual machinist, you will set up and operate manual lathes, read blueprints, perform precision measurements, and make tight tolerances. Candidate should have 3+ years of hands-on experience, strong math skills, and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on manual machining experience including manual lathe setup and operation.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Experience using measuring/inspection tools: micrometers, calipers, gauges.
• Strong math skills for dimensions, tolerances, speeds, and feeds.
• Experience producing custom, low-volume or specialty parts preferred.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and other manual machining equipment to produce precision components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to determine machining requirements.
• Perform layout work, mathematical calculations, and measurements to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges to verify tolerances.
• Machine custom and specialty parts with varying dimensions and specifications in a job-shop environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following quality and safety standards.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Mathematics

Quality workmanship

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Manual Machinist - Up to $34 Per Hour

Pay Rate: Up to $34 per hour

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mon–Fri)


• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM (Mon–Fri)


• Overtime available

Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire | Multiple Openings

Attention experienced machinists! We are hiring skilled Manual Machinists and Manual Large Lathe Machinists for our client, a well-established precision manufacturer known for producing complex, custom-machined components and offering long-term career opportunities. These positions pay $22–$34 per hour and are temp-to-hire, with openings available on both 1st and 2nd shift in Westbrook.

These are highly skilled, hands-on machining positions requiring manual machine setup, blueprint interpretation, precision measurements, and mathematical calculations. This is not a production, machine operator, or assembly role. Ideal candidates will enjoy working on a variety of custom parts and one-off projects where product specifications frequently change and craftsmanship matters.

Typical daily duties:

• Set up and operate manual lathes and other manual machining equipment to produce precision components


• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to determine machining requirements


• Perform layout work, mathematical calculations, and measurements to ensure parts meet specifications


• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges to verify tolerances


• Machine custom and specialty parts with varying dimensions and specifications in a job-shop environment


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following quality and safety standards

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of hands-on manual machining experience, including manual lathe setup and operation


• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications


• Proficiency using measuring and inspection tools, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges


• Strong math skills with the ability to calculate dimensions, tolerances, speeds, and feeds


• Experience producing custom, low-volume, or specialty-machined components preferred


• High attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and commitment to quality workmanship

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.