Manual Machinist

NOW HIRING for a skilled Lead Manual Machinist to join our team. Experience with reverse engineering, prototyping, and R&D machining is a must.

Experience with Southwestern Industries mills and lathes utilizing ProtoTRAK controls is a plus! This is a great opportunity to build a successful, long-term career! This company is a diverse custom metals job shop with the ability to design, fabricate and install all types of sheet metal, misc.

metals, and ornamental metals for both industrial and commercial projects. Apply online today! What we offer :

• Excellent hourly pay up to $32 / hour based on skill level & experience
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with dollar-for-dollar company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Short / Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 23,000 sq.ft. facility with state-of-the-art equipment
• Friendly, fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities Lead Manual Machinist :

• Operates and maintains machine shop equipment
• We have Southwestern Industries mills and lathes utilizing ProtoTRAK controls
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• R&D and prototype small batch projects
• Support our Sheet Metal and Misc. Metals shop needs

Requirements / Qualifications Lead Manual Machinist :

• Experience in machining w / steel, aluminum, and stainless steel preferred
• Ability to follow work orders and work in teams
• ProtoTRAK control experience a plus!
• Experience with Southwestern knee mills and lathes a plus!
• Ability to read and interpret designs / blueprints
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to work standing for an 8-hour shift
• Knowledge of various steels and alloys, NDE processes and requirements
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid Driver’s license, required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.