Manual Support Machinist

JR Automation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Unique automation projects

Collaborative environment

Career growth opportunities

Craftsmanship and quality focus

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a skilled Machinist to join our onsite team in Nashville, TN. You will contribute to building custom automation solutions, balancing manual machining (≈80%) with CNC work (≈20%), and ensuring precise fixture setups and dimension control.

Ideally you bring 5+ years of machining experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and journeyman-level expertise. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, safety, and collaboration within an engineering-driven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining experience required.
• Journeyman machinist preferred.
• Experience with manual machining and CNC operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual machining operations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Program conversational controllers; familiarity with Acu-Rite MILLPWR G2 and EZTRACK.
• Interpret and manipulate 2D CAD files and import DXF files for machining processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to confirm critical fixture setups, including orientation and dimensions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety standards.
• Demonstrated experience as a Manual Machinist, with exposure to CNC machining.
• Ability to inspect and confirm critical dimensions independently.
• Clearly communicate potential quality issues to management.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

Quality control

GD&T understanding

2D CAD interpretation

DXF import

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational school

Journeyman machinist

Tools

Acu-Rite MILLPWR G2

EZTRACK

Job description

The Opportunity:

Job Description

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as Machinist.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

Location Type: The position is onsite in Nashville, TN.

Role Overview

Bring precision, craftsmanship, and experience to life as a Machinist with JR Automation in Nashville, TN. In this hands‑on role, you’ll play a critical part in building custom automation solutions, working primarily with manual machining alongside CNC operations. This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality, accuracy, and problem‑solving to make a real impact in an engineering‑driven, collaborative environment where no two projects are the same.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• This role consists of approximately 80% manual machining and 20% CNC work
• Perform manual machining operations with a high degree of accuracy
• Program conversational controllers; familiarity with Acu-Rite MILLPWR G2 and EZTRACK
• Interpret and manipulate 2D CAD files and import DXF files for machining processes
• Collaborate with internal teams to confirm critical fixture setups, including orientation and dimensions
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety standards
• Demonstrated experience as a Manual Machinist, with exposure to CNC machining
• Strong understanding of machining principles and precision measurement tools
• Knowledge of CMM and GD&T preferred
• Ability to inspect and confirm critical dimensions independently
• Clearly communicate potential quality issues to management

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of prior machining experience
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational school preferred
• Journeyman machinist preferred

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

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