Seeking a manual machinist operator to be able to do sets up, maintain traditional, non-computerized equipment (like lathes, mills, and grinders) to shape metal or plastic parts, turn blueprints into precision components by relying on precise hand-eye coordination, math skills, and calibrated measuring tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Set up and operate manual machines such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.
- Precision Machining: Select cutting tools and precisely adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to shape raw materials into finished parts.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers) to ensure they meet exact specifications.
- Maintenance: Maintain manual machinery by routinely cleaning, lubricating, and making minor mechanical repairs.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness.
- Proficiency in shop mathematics and geometry.
- Extensive knowledge of machining techniques (turning, boring, threading, facing).
- Exceptional hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Educational & Experience Requirements
- Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, alongside vocational/technical school training or a completed industry apprenticeship.
- Experience: 2 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in a machine shop or industrial manufacturing environment are frequently expected.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Vocational or technical school training, or completed industry apprenticeship
- 2 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in a machine shop or industrial manufacturing environment
- Mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness
- Shop mathematics and geometry proficiency
- Knowledge of machining techniques, including turning, boring, threading, and facing
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints
- Exceptional hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
What We Do
Universal Stainless, headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including nickel alloy, stainless steel, tool steel and aircraft quality low alloy steels. These can be manufactured into a wide variety of grades and product forms. Our products, which are sold to service centers, forgers, rerollers and original equipment manufacturers, are further processed by our customers for use in a variety of industries, including: Aerospace Power generation Oil & Gas Heavy equipment manufacturing Our specialty bar facilities have one of the broadest and diverse size range and product capabilities in the industry. We also offer conversion services on our Radial Forge and Universal Rolling Mill. Established in 1994, our experience, technical expertise, and dedicated workforce stand committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.
