Machinist

Seeking a manual machinist operator to be able to do sets up, maintain traditional, non-computerized equipment (like lathes, mills, and grinders) to shape metal or plastic parts, turn blueprints into precision components by relying on precise hand-eye coordination, math skills, and calibrated measuring tools. **Key Responsibilities** - **Equipment Operation:** Set up and operate manual machines such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders. - **Blueprint Interpretation:** Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances. - **Precision Machining:** Select cutting tools and precisely adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to shape raw materials into finished parts. - **Quality Assurance:** Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers) to ensure they meet exact specifications. - **Maintenance:** Maintain manual machinery by routinely cleaning, lubricating, and making minor mechanical repairs. **Essential Skills & Qualifications** - Strong **mechanical aptitude** and spatial awareness. - Proficiency in **shop mathematics** and geometry. - Extensive knowledge of **machining techniques** (turning, boring, threading, facing). - Exceptional **hand-eye coordination** and attention to detail. **Educational & Experience Requirements** - **Education:** A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, alongside vocational/technical school training or a completed industry apprenticeship. - **Experience:** 2 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in a machine shop or industrial manufacturing environment are frequently expected.