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Manual Machinist

Railway Products Group, Inc
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

Railway Products Group, Inc. (RPG) has been manufacturing quality parts for the railroad and transit industry for over 35 years. We are a design-engineer-build company. We fabricate parts and assemblies in our 50,000 sq.ft. factory In Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in operating MANUAL machines such as lathes and milling machines. Experience with CNC machines and CAM programming is desirable.

General Description:

Responsible for all aspects of conventional manual milling, turning and press operation in the delivery of products. This will be achieved by performing setup, operation and maintaining mills, lathes and other production equipment.

Responsibilities:

- Set up and operate manual machines to fabricate parts to tolerances
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine machining operations
- Perform quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
- Conduct maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet project requirements

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

- Set-up and select tooling with correct speeds and feeds, to run conventional milling machine and conventional lathe in a safe manner.

- Setup and run a Punch Press in a safe manner.

- Experience in manufacturing R&D or Tooling Die products.

- Use of micrometers, calipers, pin gauges and any other inspection equipment.

- Knowledge of ASME14.5 and GD&T tolerancing.

- Read and understand technical/engineering drawings and related documentation such as condition of supply and engineering change notes.

- Provide guidance to and advise engineering and sales staff to ensure designs and request for quotes are fit to manufacture.

- Estimate and record product cost throughout the design lifecycle and provide suggestions to the management to reduce the cost through design changes, material selection, tooling investment and manufacturing processes.

- Determine the most optimum and efficient manufacturing processes pertaining to all work centers, which includes operation sequences for internal bill of materials. This needs to be tracked, updated and reviewed throughout the lifecycle of the bid/project.

- Assist with the development, evaluation and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures and best practices to improve quality, reliability and productivity.

- Interface with quality inspector concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.

- Coordinate activities associated with “first article build” of new products, ensuring that fabricated items are traceable to documented standards at the time of release of product into the production mode.

- Develop and/or adapt inspection equipment to meet quality control standards, make suggestions with regard to procedures, standards and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality.

- Conduct maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance

- Adhere to all company policies and procedures that are communicated and implemented within the company.

- Maintain a clean organized work area and records.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

- At least 3 years’ experience in manufacturing tooling and dies or R&D products.

- At least 3 years’ experience in setting up and running conventional mills, lathes, and other production equipment.

- Knowledge of ASME14.5 and GD&T tolerances.

- Use of micrometers, calipers, pin gauges and inspection devices.

- Very good understanding of fabrication, assembly and complex machining processes.

- Experience in cost estimating.

- Understanding of engineering drawings, tooling requirements, configuration management, project life-cycle, and lean manufacturing.

- Must be able to multitask and have strong organizational skills.

- Excellent communication skills including both verbally and written form.

- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

- Able to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects.

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for precision machining, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28

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