Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manual Machinist

Location: Grandville, MI

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 4 PM)

Pay: $23-25/hr. (Based on experience)

We are seeking a qualified Manual Machinist who is also skilled in welding and jig/fixture building. You'll support prototype construction, small-batch production, and tooling initiatives critical to the company's continued excellence in product performance and durability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and evaluate prototype units and machines to ensure functional accuracy and durability.
• Design, machine, and assemble custom jigs, fixtures, and tooling to enhance production efficiency and meet quality standards.
• Operate mills, lathes, drill presses, and manual machines to fabricate precision parts per engineering drawings.
• Apply MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques for prototype development, fixture repairs, and small-batch fabrications.
• Interpret engineering drawings with geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) to produce parts that meet tight specifications.
• Identify and resolve machining, welding, or assembly challenges to optimize prototype performance and streamline production flow.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision gauges and measuring tools to verify compliance.
• Conduct routine maintenance on tools and equipment; follow PPE and lockout/tagout requirements to maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a machinist, welder, and jig/fixture builder in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in manual machining tools—mills, lathes, drill presses—and in MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and GD&T symbols and apply technical specifications accurately.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail in prototype or precision fabrication contexts.
• Experience across diverse manufacturing sectors (automotive, aerospace, industrial) is a plus.

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