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Overview

This role as a Precision Manual Machinist — Rotating Equipment Specialist involves hands-on craftsmanship to maintain critical rotating machinery. The position includes tasks such as blueprint review, tool selection, and operating manual lathes to ensure production uptime.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field work repairs, troubleshooting, and full rebuilds of rotating equipment and associated machinery.
  • Set up and operate manual machines: engine lathes, turret lathes, milling machines, boring bars, and boring mills.
  • Complete machine setups for production runs and execute precise manual machining operations.
  • Use precision measuring tools and hand metrology to validate tight tolerances and surface finishes.
  • Interpret and work from blueprints and technical drawings to deliver accurate parts and assemblies.
  • Assemble components with hands-on mechanical aptitude and sound workmanship.
  • Apply working knowledge of CNC operation; programming experience is a plus.
  • Troubleshoot and support CNC machine repair when needed.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • At least 1 year of manufacturing/industrial experience or equivalent education.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
  • Proficiency with cutting tools and measuring devices.
  • Pass a written MTM test and a hands-on Manual Machinist Assessment.
  • Solid manual machining fundamentals and strong attention to detail.
  • Punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction to support seamless operations.
  • Commitment to safety procedures/guidelines at all times; required PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, metatarsal-protection boots, and, when necessary, a respirator.
  • Willingness to work rotating 8-hour shifts that may include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with overtime as needed.
  • Preferred: understanding of G & M codes and familiarity with Okuma and Mazak CNC controls.
  • Preferred: experience with Mazak, Okuma, or Toyoda CNC mills or lathes.
  • Nice to have: Journeyman Machinist card.
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