What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANUAL MACHINIST position at Anvil Innovations?
MANUAL MACHINIST – Full-Time | Slaughter, LA 70777
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Anvil Innovations in Slaughter, LA is hiring an experienced Manual Machinist. The role centers on setting up and running manual lathes, with limited work on vertical mills, drill presses, and related equipment. You'll be responsible for your own setups and held to consistent quality and traceability standards throughout.
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Setting up and operating manual lathes as the primary function
- Cutting a variety of thread forms
- Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints
- Inspecting work using calipers, O.D./I.D. micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision instruments
- Properly aligning, securing, and removing fixtures, tooling, and work holding
- Selecting and deploying appropriate inserts, fixtures, and cutting tools
- Maintaining traceability documentation on all jobs
- Performing daily cleaning and light maintenance on equipment
- Following safety protocols
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
- 3 years of hands-on experience operating manual lathes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints
- Comfortable with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges)
- Solid applied math skills
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PAY & SCHEDULE
- Pay is based on experience and skillset
- Quarterly performance-based incentive program
- Full-time, Monday–Friday
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BENEFITS
Health & Wellness:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Life & Disability:
- Basic life/AD&D insurance — 100% company paid
- Voluntary life/AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability — 100% company paid
Financial:
- 401(k) with company matching
- Profit-sharing plan
Day-to-Day Perks:
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Company uniforms provided
- Protective footwear subsidy
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Cross-training and advancement paths
- Employee appreciation events
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Anvil Innovations is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Machining: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Slaughter, LA 70777 (Required)
Work Location: In person