Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
Join a Growing Manufacturing Team!
Are you a skilled Manual Machinist who takes pride in producing precision parts? We are seeking an experienced Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist to join a stable and growing manufacturing company that designs and builds custom industrial equipment.
If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, and machining high-quality components with tight tolerances, we'd like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Produce close-tolerance machine components using:
- Manual Vertical Mill (ProtoTRAK experience preferred)
- Engine Lathe
- Band Saw
- Surface Grinder
- Machine blocks, plates, shafts, fixtures, and custom components.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Fabricate precision parts for custom manufacturing equipment.
- Perform setup, machining, inspection, and finishing of components.
- Maintain quality standards while meeting production schedules.
- Order materials and tooling as needed with management approval.
- Perform routine machine maintenance.
- Occasionally produce production samples as required.
- When necessary, run local errands to pick up materials or tooling needed to support production.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of manual machining experience.
- Ability to hold tight tolerances and consistently produce quality parts.
- Experience operating manual mills, lathes, grinders, and saws.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Conversational CNC programming is a plus but not required.
- Must provide your own basic machinist tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).
- Valid driver's license.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade school training in machining is preferred but equivalent work experience will be considered.
Physical Requirements
- Stand for 50%–95% of the workday.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Work safely around manufacturing equipment.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Full-time, stable employment
- Opportunity to work on custom, one-of-a-kind manufacturing projects
- Clean, professional manufacturing environment
- Growth opportunities for motivated machinists
If you have experience producing precision manual machined parts and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, apply today!
Skills Required
- Minimum of 1 year of manual machining experience.
- Experience operating manual mills, lathes, grinders, and saws.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Ability to hold tight tolerances and consistently produce quality parts.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must provide your own basic machinist tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).
- Valid driver's license.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Trade school training in machining.
- Conversational CNC programming.
- Stand for 50%-95% of the workday.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Work safely around manufacturing equipment.
What We Do
Professional Placement Services is an Ohio-based recruiting and staffing firm focused on manufacturing and other industries. It provides project-based staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct-placement services, helping employers fill critical roles with qualified candidates. The company emphasizes personalized talent management, ethical service, and supplying quality individuals rather than simply large volumes of temporary workers, while building long-term relationships with both clients and professionals.
