Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

Now hiring a Manual Machinist! $20-$24+/hr on 1st shift

Job Description

The Manual Machinist will be responsible for producing precision parts, maintaining tight tolerances, and ensuring components meet customer specifications. This role requires hands-on experience with manual machine tools and a solid understanding of machining principles. The machinist will work in the manual machining area, creating and repairing components for custom fabricated equipment used in heat treating and core machining products. The role includes using drill presses, manual grinders, and reading blueprints to make plates, with a necessary understanding of GD&T principles due to the tight tolerances required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and boring bars to machine parts to specification.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for various materials.
• Measure and verify parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and ensure safe operation.
• Collaborate with welders, fabricators, and engineers to resolve machining challenges.
• Maintain quality and production standards while meeting deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Experience in manual machining, including lathe and boring bar operations.
• Familiarity with precision instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Strong understanding of machining principles and GD&T.
• Basic shop math skills, able to add and subtract down to 1/16 or 1/32.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with manual grinders and drill presses.
• Basic hand tool knowledge.
• Ability to work with custom projects and read blueprints for them.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, alongside paid time off, contributing to a supportive and balanced work-life environment.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 1st shift, Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm, with occasional flexibility up to 4:30pm. The role is based in a custom job shop setting, involving collaboration with a team of skilled professionals.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.