Manual Mill Machinist

Laborup; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Sign-on bonus

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Laborup in Tulsa, OK is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to support a climate-controlled, high-mix, low-volume precision machining facility. You will work hands-on with manual lathes and mills (Bridgeport), crafting parts with care and accuracy.

We welcome machinists from all backgrounds who take pride in traditional craftsmanship and solving unique machining challenges. The role offers growth, profit sharing, and a generous sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Mindset focused on reliability and ownership of your work.
• Proven experience in manual machining.
• Ability to work independently on custom parts.
• Deep understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Strong measuring and inspection skills.
• Physical ability to stand and lift parts up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Own your work center and troubleshoot in real time.
• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes.
• Create custom workholding for unique parts.
• Read blueprints and GD&T to meet specs.
• Machine high-mix, low-volume parts with precision.
• Perform manual measurement and inspection.
• Maintain a clean, safe 5S workspace.

Skills

Manual machining

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Tools

Bridgeport Manual Mills

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring a skilled Manual Machinist to support our climate-controlled, high-mix, low-volume precision machining facility in Tulsa, OK. We are an industry-leading manufacturer building advanced, custom equipment for the construction and utilities industries.

In this role, you will work hands-on with metal parts using manual lathes and manual mills (including Bridgeport Manual Mills), crafting each piece with care and accuracy. Because our work is highly custom and complex, we welcome machinists from all backgrounds. Whether your deepest experience is on manual mills, lathes, or both, if you take pride in traditional craftsmanship and enjoy solving unique machining challenges, we have a place for you.

Why Join Us?

• Massive Scale: The rare opportunity to challenge your skills by working on complex, large-format parts and state-of-the-art heavy equipment.


• Rewarding Growth: Profit sharing, rapid raises, and an environment eager to cross-train you on advanced machinery.

Compensation

• $27 - $32 / hr


• Profit sharing + rapid raises

Sign On Bonus

• Over $4k available upon signing

Shift Options

• 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM (4 x 10s)

Responsibilities

• Process Ownership: Own your work center, maintaining high quality and troubleshooting operational issues in real-time.


• Setup & Operation: Set up and operate manual mills and lathes, including Bridgeport Manual Mills.


• Custom Workholding: Perform your own complex setups and create custom workholding for unique, one-of-a-kind parts.


• Documentation & Specs: Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and heavy GD&T to meet exact specifications.


• Precision Machining: Machine high-mix, low-volume, and highly custom parts with precision and care.


• Precision & Measurement: Perform manual measurement and inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators to ensure top-quality results.


• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges as they arise without relying on automated programming.


• Safety & Efficiency: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace following 5S standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Mindset: Ideal for a traditional craftsman who thrives on hands-on, setup-heavy, precision work, with a track record of reliability, punctuality, and taking true ownership of your work.


• Experience: Proven experience in manual machining.


• Independence: Comfort working independently on highly custom, one-of-a-kind, or small-batch parts.


• Technical: Deep understanding of heavy GD&T, complex blueprint reading, and machining planning steps.


• Measurement: Strong measuring and manual inspection skills to verify tight tolerances.


• Physical Ability: Physical ability to stand, bend, and move throughout most of your shift, as well as the capability to lift and move parts up to 50 pounds (using lifting devices when possible).

Preferred

• Dual Machine Experience: Proven experience on both manual mills and lathes is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision


• 401(k) with company match


• 3 weeks of PTO + holidays


• Profit sharing


• Sign on bonus


• Disability and life insurance


• Education reimbursement