What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manual Machinist (Mill and Lathe) Level 1 or 2 position at AMATROL?
$1,000 Signing Bonus | Day Shift Only | Climate-Controlled Shop | Career Growth
Are you a skilled machinist who takes pride in precision work?
If you're experienced with manual mills and lathes and want a stable, long-term career with a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and work-life balance, Amatrol wants to meet you.
Earn a $1,000 Signing Bonus
- $250 after 3 months
- $250 after 6 months
- $250 after 9 months
- $250 after 1 year
Why Machinists Choose Amatrol
At Amatrol, you're more than just another employee. As a family-owned company, we've built our reputation on treating people with respect, investing in their growth, and creating a workplace where employees genuinely enjoy coming to work.
What sets us apart?
- Day shift only. No mandatory weekends.
- Climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Stable company with over 40 years of success.
- Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
- Team-oriented culture where your contributions matter.
- Company events, employee lunches, ice cream days, holiday celebrations, and more.
Hear directly from our employees:
https://youtu.be/Z8KximAKZ6A
What You'll Do
As a Manual Machinist, you'll manufacture precision parts and components used in technical training systems that prepare workers for careers in advanced manufacturing and industry.
Responsibilities include:
- Setting up and operating manual mills, lathes, drill presses, and related equipment
- Producing parts to blueprint specifications
- Performing drilling, tapping, deburring, shearing, and bench operations
- Inspecting work and troubleshooting issues to maintain quality standards
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
- Monitoring product quality throughout the manufacturing process
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
What We're Looking For
Manual Machinist I - Machinists who have a solid foundation and are looking to continue developing their skills.
- 1 years of machining experience
- Experience with manual mills, lathes, drilling, tapping, deburring, and bench operations
- Ability to read blueprints and work from specifications
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Willingness to learn and expand machining skills
Manual Machinist II - Skilled machinists who can work independently and contribute at a higher level.
- 3 years of machining experience preferred
- Advanced proficiency operating manual mills and lathes
- Ability to independently set up jobs and determine machining processes
- Strong blueprint reading and geometric tolerance interpretation skills
- Experience troubleshooting machining and quality issues
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on skills and experience
- 120 hours (3 weeks) of PTO earned during your first year
- PTO increases with tenure, up to 5 weeks annually
- Seven paid holidays
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Free access to Amatrol's extensive eLearning library
- Ongoing opportunities to increase your skills and earnings
44-hour workweek
- Monday - Thursday: 5:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Friday: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
- Seasonal overtime as needed
Make an Impact
At Amatrol, the products you help build train the next generation of skilled workers across manufacturing, energy, automation, maintenance, and many other industries. Your craftsmanship directly supports workforce development around the world.
If you're looking for a machining career offering stability, respect, growth opportunities, and a positive team environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today with a current chronological resume showing all work experience.
Note: If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources. To be considered for this role, please submit a current chronological resume that highlights relevant education and experience.
This position is not open to submissions from outside recruiting or staffing agencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Does the pay range listed in the job posting align with your salary expectations?
- Are you able to work 5 AM – 2:30 PM Monday - Thursday and 5 AM – 1:30 PM Fridays?
Experience:
- Manual Lathe: 1 year (Required)
- Manual Mill: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $250