Precision Machinist – Prototyping & Production

01/06/2026; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Machinist to join our team. You will set up and operate conventional machining equipment to produce metal parts for production and prototype work. Responsibilities include multiple machine setups (20+), reading blueprints, adjusting speeds and feeds, and inspecting parts with precision instruments.

Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential. Candidates should have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with manual lathes or mills,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience operating manual lathes and/or mills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Strong knowledge of speeds, feeds, and tooling.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, and precision grinders to produce metal components to specification.
• Perform multiple machine setups and operations daily (20+) supporting both production and prototype needs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and work instructions.
• Adjust machine settings, tooling, speeds, and feeds to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safe chip control.
• Use precision measuring instruments to inspect parts and verify conformance to required tolerances.
• Perform self-inspections and ensure all work meets quality standards.

Skills

Manual lathe/mill operation

Machining fundamentals

Reading drawings

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical machining training

Tools

Oracle

CMTR

Job description

Unknown is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Machinist to join our team. You will set up and operate conventional machining equipment to produce metal parts for production and prototype work. Responsibilities include multiple machine setups (20+), reading blueprints, adjusting speeds and feeds, and inspecting parts with precision instruments.

Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential. Candidates should have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with manual lathes or mills,