Manufacturing Outside Machinist

PMQ Services, LLC; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Goose Creek, SC, is seeking a Manufacturing Outside Machinist to set up and operate various machine tools. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a High School diploma or equivalent. Key responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and ensuring quality control. This is a contract position offering $35 per hour with additional pay for non-local candidates. Background check and drug test are mandatory. Shift: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience with High School diploma/GED and/or certification in assigned area preferred.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to make metal parts.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Use precision measuring instruments and shop computations.

Skills

Operating machine tools

Interpreting blueprints

Precision measuring

Standard shop computations

Quality monitoring

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Manufacturing Outside Machinist

Manufacturing – Goose Creek , South Carolina – Contract – Feb 17, 2026

Pay: $35 hourly and per diem offered to non-local candidates

Location: Goose Creek, SC

Duration: 6+ Years

Requirements:

• 5 years of related experience with High School diploma/GED and/or certification in assigned area preferred

Background check and hair follicle drug test is required

US Citizenship is required

Description:

• Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment; determines material, parts, and equipment required.
• May modify numerically controlled programs on numerically controlled (NC) machines.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Shift: 6:00AM-2:30PM First Shift