What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manual Machinist - Marine Repair position at Phoenix Labor Group?
Date posted: Oct 31, 2026
Pay: $31.00 per hour
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Job Title: Manual Machinist - Marine Repair
Company: Phoenix Labor Group
Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Job type: Full-time assignment
Job Description
Phoenix Labor Group is accepting applications for an experienced Manual Machinist for a marine repair opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky.
This position is responsible for setting up and operating manual machine-shop equipment to manufacture, modify, and repair precision parts. Work may include the maintenance, repair, dismantling, installation, and reassembly of engines, pumps, propulsion systems, steering equipment, and other marine or industrial machinery.
Applicants must have hands-on manual machining experience. Mechanic experience alone does not meet the requirements unless it includes operating manual machine-shop equipment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual lathes, boring mills, grinders, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and related equipment.
- Machine, modify, and repair components according to blueprints, templates, or sketches.
- Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Dismantle, inspect, repair, install, and reassemble marine or industrial machinery.
- Inspect completed work for accurate measurements and proper tolerances.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and supervisor instructions.
- Work in confined spaces and physically demanding marine-repair environments when required.
Minimum Requirements
- Previous hands-on experience as a Manual Machinist.
- Experience operating manual lathes and other machine-shop equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, templates, and sketches.
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and precision measurements.
- Experience machining or repairing components to specified tolerances.
- Ability to enter confined spaces, including openings as small as approximately 18 inches.
- Ability to lift or transport materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Schedule and duration
Approximately 48 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts and weekly overtime. Candidates must be available for rotating day and night shifts.
No visa sponsorship is available.
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient in using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to machine or inspect parts to specified tolerances?
- Can you travel to Paducah, KY, for a hands-on welding test, onboarding, and required safety training?
Experience:
- working as a manual machinist: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Paducah, KY 42002 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person