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Manual Machinist

Scheffer International
Merrillville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026

Scheffer International (a division of MAH Machine) has provided state of the art web press finishing equipment to large and small printers alike.

A full service OEM offering industry expertise through the sale, design, manufacture and installation of leading edge technology products.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental, and 401k.

Duties and Responsibilities:include the following; other duties may be assigned.

  • Set up and run machine with instructions from the foreman.
  • Will monitor quality and adjust offsets in machine to hold tolerances per the blueprint specifications during production.
  • Inspect finished work pieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges and micrometers.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems; make necessary adjustments to correct problems.
  • Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation.
  • Study blueprints and work orders to determine product specifications.
  • Will oil and stack all finished parts neatly on a pallet or a box.

Requirements:

  • Must have experience in Manual Lathe, Mills, etc.
  • Must have experience in working with large prototype parts and know how to use a crane.
  • Must have knowledge of what tooling needs to be used for certain types of materials.
  • Know speeds and feeds for different types of tooling.
  • Know right angle trigonometry to figure out angles
  • Know how to read and have a good understanding of blueprints
  • Must have experience with inspection tools such as micrometer, gauges, calipers, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Manual Lathe: 3 years (Required)
  • Blueprint reading: 3 years (Required)
  • Machinist: 3 years (Required)
  • Manual Mill: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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