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Manual Machinist

Advantage xPO
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/7/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

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Senior Manual Machinist - Precision, Power, and Performance in Every Cut

Are you a master of manual machining with a passion for precision? Join a well-established, industry-leading manufacturer known for engineering advanced fluid and rotating-equipment technologies used across global industrial applications. This is your chance to put your expertise to work alongside a team of highly skilled technicians supporting mission-critical pump and rotating equipment operations.

Hours & Pay

Pay Rate: $35.00-$37.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift - Monday through Friday

Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

As a valued team member, you'll work hands-on with complex, high-precision components in a clean, organized shop environment. You'll be surrounded by technicians who take pride in craftsmanship and accuracy. As part of this role, you'll enjoy a robust suite of benefits including weekly pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), short-term disability, employee discounts, referral bonuses, free staffing services, and more-supporting your stability, health, and long-term financial success.

What You'll Do (Daily Responsibilities)

  • Set up and operate manual machining equipment used for milling, turning, threading, and related operations.
  • Read and interpret work orders to determine proper work centers, materials, and tooling.
  • Install and adjust tooling, fixtures, jaws, chucks, and cutting tools as required.
  • Use precision measuring instruments-including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and specialized gauges-to verify tolerances and ensure machining accuracy.
  • Perform deburring and cleaning processes following machining operations.
  • Train and mentor other employees on machining tools, methods, and safe operations.
  • Return tooling, report issues, and maintain accurate communication regarding material or tooling concerns.
  • Maintain safe working practices, including correct use of lathe guards, chuck guards, and required PPE.

What You Bring (Skills & Requirements)

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Strong math skills, including fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Ability to set up, operate, and adjust a variety of manual machine tools to produce parts from blueprints.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical manufacturing blueprints.
  • Proven capability to hold tight tolerances of 0.001 and achieve required surface finishes.
  • Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
  • Proficiency-or ability to quickly learn-precision measurement tools such as micrometers, depth micrometers, and dial indicators.
  • Strong attendance record and demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 8 years of manual machining experience, including manual engine lathes, VTLs, HBMs, and surface grinders.
  • Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, composite materials, and hard-coated components.
  • Horizontal mill experience preferred.
  • Lean manufacturing experience preferred.


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If you're a seasoned machinist who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and problem-solving, this opportunity is built for you.

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Advantage xPO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage xPO offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage xPO is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.


Staffmark makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, medical condition, age, marital status, national origin, citizen status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, denial of medical or family leave, pregnancy or pregnancy disability leave or any other protected group status as defined by federal, state or local law. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application or interviewing process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Staffmark is an E-verify employer.

 

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