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Manual Machinist

Pooley Inc.
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Training & development


Machinists Responsibilities And Duties

Machine Setup:

  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements.
  • Set up and secure workpieces, tooling, and fixtures on CNC/manual lathes.
  • Choose appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for each machining operation.
  • They will be required to make all set-ups using specified equipment and occasionally without jigs and fixtures or special tools.


Operation:

  • Operate CNC/manual lathes to perform milling, turning, facing, boring, threading, and other machining operations.
  • Monitor machine operations to ensure precision and adherence to quality standards.
  • Inspect machined parts using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Occasionally required to develop new methods and machining techniques.
  • Capable of working with a minimum of supervision.


Maintenance:

  • Perform routine maintenance on CNC/manual lathes, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn or damaged parts.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with machines to ensure optimal performance.


Quality Control:

  • Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure the quality of machined components.
  • Make necessary adjustments to maintain tight tolerances and meet quality standards.
  • Responsible for inspection of all work, detecting unusual conditions, defective material, deviate parts, recognize errors in blueprints and operation sheets and report such to supervisor.


Documentation:

  • Record production data, including programing, dimensions, tolerances, and tooling information.
  • Complete all required documentation related to machining processes and quality control.


Qualifications

  • 5 year proven experience as a Machinist or in a similar role
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  • Proficiency in operating CNC/manual machines such as lathes, mills, and grinders
  • Knowledge of cutting tools, measuring tools, and machining techniques
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
  • Good communication and time management skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs unassisted from floor to chest
  • Occasionally be willing to work flexible or extended hours on an as needed basis


As an industry leader, Pooley Inc. focuses on customer needs, empowers its employees, and invests in inventory and process efficiencies that benefit its customers. Our people, products and processes make Pooley Inc. one of the most valued industrial distributors around.

Pooley Inc. offers an excellent benefits package that includes options for healthcare coverage, vacation, sick and holiday pay, and 401k.

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