Senior Manual Machinist - Precision Parts & Repairs

Lindt; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to support daily operations in an industrial maintenance shop. The role involves fabricating, repairing, and modifying precision components to keep equipment running safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has strong manual machining skills, can read drawings, use precision measuring tools, and work from verbal or sample instructions in a fast-paced environment. 3–5 years’ experience and CAD familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on manual machining in industrial/manufacturing/maintenance environments.
• Experience operating manual lathes and milling machines.
• Machine parts to close tolerances and verify with precision measuring tools.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, or verbal instructions.
• Solid shop math, materials, cutting tools, speeds/feeds, fits and clearances knowledge.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance support skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
• MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) proficiency; AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment.
• Fabricate, repair, and modify mechanical parts, tooling, guards, brackets, shafts, bushings, spacers, fixtures.
• Support maintenance by producing/reworking parts for repairs, rebuilds, breakdowns, and preventive maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, or samples to determine dimensions and machining methods.
• Measure parts and verify finished work with micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges, bore gauges.
• Determine appropriate machining processes, tooling, speeds, feeds, and work-holding for repair work.
• Inspect finished work for accuracy, fit, finish, and specifications.
• Troubleshoot damaged/worn parts and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Maintain shop equipment, tooling, and work areas in clean, safe condition.

Skills

Manual machining

Lathes

Milling

Blueprints

Precision tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Lindt is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to support daily operations in an industrial maintenance shop. The role involves fabricating, repairing, and modifying precision components to keep equipment running safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has strong manual machining skills, can read drawings, use precision measuring tools, and work from verbal or sample instructions in a fast-paced environment. 3–5 years’ experience and CAD familiarity are a plus.