Manual Machinist 1st Shift

Custom Machine LLC | 1st Shift | Full-Time

Custom Machine LLC is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to join our manufacturing team on 1st shift. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating manual engine lathes, Bridgeport mills, and ProtoTRAK CNC lathes to produce precision-machined components from engineering drawings and work instructions.

This position is well suited for a skilled machinist who takes pride in craftsmanship, understands precision machining, and can independently set up and operate manual and conversational CNC equipment.

• Set up and operate manual engine lathes, Bridgeport vertical mills, and ProtoTRAK CNC lathes.
• Machine close-tolerance components from a variety of metals and materials.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and machining specifications.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, drills, reamers, boring tools, and workholding.
• Calculate and adjust speeds, feeds, depths of cut, and tooling parameters.
• Perform manual turning, facing, boring, threading, grooving, drilling, and related lathe operations.
• Perform milling, drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, slotting, and other operations on Bridgeport-style mills.
• Create and edit basic ProtoTRAK conversational programs and make necessary tool and dimensional offsets.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gages, bore gages, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain required dimensional accuracy and surface-finish requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of machined components.
• Identify tooling, machine, material, or process issues and make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow company quality procedures and manufacturing documentation.
• Accurately document production, inspection results, and material usage.
• Support continuous improvement activities and assist with troubleshooting machining issues.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and routine adjustments.

• Previous experience as a manual machinist or equivalent machining experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating manual lathes and Bridgeport mills.
• Experience with ProtoTRAK CNC lathes or similar conversational CNC controls.
• Ability to independently set up and run machining operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, cutting tools, feeds and speeds.
• Proficiency using precision inspection equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.

• Experience machining aerospace, defense, medical, or other high-precision components.
• Familiarity with GD&T.
• Experience working to tight dimensional tolerances.
• Experience with CNC milling or CNC machining centers.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or other quality management systems.
• Trade school, machining certificate, or equivalent technical training.

• Ability to stand for extended periods while operating machinery.
• Ability to regularly lift and move tooling, fixtures, raw material, and finished components.
• Ability to safely handle metal stock and machining equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

This position is performed in a precision manufacturing environment with exposure to machine tools, metal chips, cutting fluids, coolants, oils, and industrial noise. Employees are expected to follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.

1st Shift – Monday through Friday

7:00-3:30 plus overtime

• Stable work environment in a precision manufacturing company.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, close-tolerance components.
• Variety of machining work rather than repetitive production-only machining.
• Opportunity to work with both traditional manual equipment and ProtoTRAK CNC technology.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative manufacturing and engineering environment.

Custom Machine LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where employees are treated with professionalism, respect, and fairness.