Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job description:

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Tool & Die / Journeyman-level Conventional/Manual Machinist to join our job shop team in the North Las Vegas area.

The ideal candidate will have extensive manual lathe experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced job-shop environment. Candidates should be ready to hit the ground running and have recent, hands-on machining experience.

If you have been away from the machining industry for an extended period, this position may not be the right fit.

Key Responsibilities

Operate conventional/manual lathes, mills, band saws, surface grinders, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and related equipment.
Manufacture parts from start to finish based on drawings, blueprints, and customer specifications.
Perform quick modifications, repairs, and both simple and complex machining projects.
Set up and operate manual machinery with minimal supervision.
Work with a variety of materials, including:
Carbon steel
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Bronze
Other metals and alloys
Machine parts ranging from approximately 1/4" diameter to 40" diameter, with many projects falling in the 2"–40" range.
Maintain strict quality standards and dimensional accuracy.
Complete jobs efficiently while meeting the quick turnaround requirements typical of a job shop.
Follow detailed instructions and safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Qualifications

3–4+ years of recent machining experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Extensive manual/conventional lathe experience strongly preferred.
Journeyman or Tool & Die experience is highly desirable.
Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to follow stringent directions and specifications.
Must be proficient in manual machining and comfortable working with a wide range of materials and part sizes.
Must provide/own your own machinist tools.
Welding experience is a plus but not required.
Must be dependable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced job-shop environmen