Manual Machinist

Experienced Manual Machinist

Las Vegas / Henderson, NV | Full-Time | Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Manual Machinist to join our machine shop. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience operating manual engine lathes, mills, and other conventional machine shop equipment. This person must be able to work independently, read prints, determine machining processes, set up machines, and produce accurate parts to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

· Set up and operate manual engine lathes, mills, drill presses, and other conventional machine tools.

· Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and job specifications.

· Determine machining sequences, tooling, speeds, feeds, and setups.

· Machine shafts, bushings, pins, sleeves, threads, bores, tapers, keyways, and other components.

· Perform both repair work and new-part machining.

· Accurately measure parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, thread gauges, and other precision measuring tools.

· Machine to close tolerances and verify dimensions throughout the machining process.

· Set up workholding, cutting tools, fixtures, and machine tooling.

· Cut and machine internal and external threads, including standard and specialty threads.

· Perform facing, turning, boring, drilling, reaming, tapping, grooving, and other machining operations.

· Work with a wide variety of materials, including carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, and other industrial materials.

· Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall quality.

· Troubleshoot machining problems and adjust processes as necessary.

· Maintain machines, tooling, and a clean and safe work area.

· Complete jobs efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Required Experience

The successful candidate MUST have previous professional experience as a manual machinist. This is not an entry-level or trainee position.

Candidates should be able to independently take a job from a print or customer requirement, determine the proper machining process, set up the machine, machine the part, and inspect the finished product.

Qualifications

· Proven hands-on experience operating manual lathes and mills.

· Strong understanding of manual machining practices and shop math.

· Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

· Ability to calculate dimensions, fits, tolerances, speeds, and feeds.

· Strong knowledge of cutting tools and proper tooling selection.

· Ability to accurately use precision measuring instruments.

· Experience machining threads, tapers, keyways, bores, and close-tolerance components.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to safely handle large and heavy workpieces.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a machinist who can walk up to a manual machine, understand the job, select the proper tooling and setup, and produce an accurate finished part without needing constant supervision.

Experience is required. We are looking for a skilled machinist who takes pride in precision, quality, and getting the job done correctly.

If you are an experienced manual machinist who can confidently handle repair and production machining work, we want to talk to you.

Competitive wages, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability,
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Uniforms, 401k.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

Pay: $28.16 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $38