Senior Manual Machinist — Precision Aluminum & Steel

Jobot; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to machine custom aluminum and steel tools and fixtures, ensuring high precision on lathes, mills, and shop equipment. This full-time role offers opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience, strong blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to quality and safety. Competitive hourly pay is offered, with benefits and room for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual machinist experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with lathes, mills, drills and grinders.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in machining.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specs to plan operations.
• Operate manual lathes, mills, drills, and grinders to produce parts.
• Set up and align parts with precision measurement tools.
• Inspect dimensions with micrometers, verniers, calipers, gauges, etc.
• Troubleshoot machining issues to maintain tolerances.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety regulations.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes and meet deadlines.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Machining principles

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Trade certification desirable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification in Machining

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Jobot is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to machine custom aluminum and steel tools and fixtures, ensuring high precision on lathes, mills, and shop equipment. This full-time role offers opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience, strong blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to quality and safety. Competitive hourly pay is offered, with benefits and room for growth.