What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Insight Global?
We are seeking a skilled machinist that has fabrication and design experience. This is a hands-on role requiring creativity, precision, and the ability to work with brass and other metals in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in building custom lighting fixtures from start to finish, ensuring quality and artistry in every piece.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, tapping machines, and related tools
- Machine, fabricate, and assemble architectural brass components, including hardware, decorative elements, fittings, trim, and custom parts
- Perform metal forming operations such as bending, rolling, shaping, and hand-forming of brass and other metals
- Interpret simple drawings, sketches, or dimensional specifications and translate them into complete, manufacturable products
- Develop machining and forming strategies, including tooling selection, workholding methods, and sequence of operations
- Perform layout, measuring, fitting, and assembly operations
- Maintain tight tolerances while meeting high standards for surface finish, appearance, and consistency
- Modify or refine designs during fabrication to improve function, aesthetics, or manufacturability
- Perform finishing operations such as deburring, polishing, sanding, brushing, or preparation for patination or coating
- Inspect completed parts to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
- Maintain machines, tooling, and a clean, organized work area
- Follow all safety procedures, shop policies, and quality guidelines
- Collaborate with supervisors, designers, and project stakeholders as needed to meet project requirements and deadlines
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience as a manual machinist in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Demonstrated experience machining and fabricating with brass
- Experience with metal forming processes
- Brazing, soldering, and welding experience
- Ability to work independently from minimal documentation, including overall dimensions or simple sketches
- Strong understanding of machining principles, feeds, speeds, tooling, and tolerances
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Expected pay: $22-$23/hr
Salary : $22 - $23