Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

Trillium Professional is hiring a Manual Machinist (Lathe & Milling) in the greater Wilmington Area, NC (On-site).

Pay rate is $26.00 – $40.00/hour (Based on Experience). Schedule is 7:00am - 5:30pm | Consistent 40–50 hour weeks with overtime available.

Trillium Professional is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist proficient in both Lathe and Milling operations to join a premier precision manufacturing facility. With over 40 years of service and a reputation built on stability and reliability, our client offers a unique environment where traditional craftsmanship meets modern innovation.

This is a "people-first" shop that treats its team like family, providing a clean, supportive, and climate-controlled workspace for professionals who take pride in their work.

What We Offer -Competitive Pay: $26–$40/hr based on your technical expertise. -Premium Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. -Flex Option: Choose to decline medical coverage and receive an additional $1.65/hour in your paycheck. -Personalized Perks: 401(k) with company match, annual reviews, and your birthday off with pay every year. -Incentives: Quarterly "Earned Days" program—earn additional paid time off for consistent attendance. -Veteran Honors: 8 paid holidays, plus Veterans Day off with pay for all who served, and an annual catered appreciation lunch.

As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for the setup and operation of manual lathes and milling machines to produce high-quality components to exact specifications. You will use your technical expertise to ensure the accuracy and craftsmanship that our client's customers expect.

Key Responsibilities: -Set up and operate various manual lathe and milling machines. -Read and interpret blueprints, job tickets, and technical production drawings. -Verify dimensions and tight tolerances using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.). -Load, indicate, and accurately secure parts to fixtures. -Monitor tool wear and perform routine machine maintenance. -Collaborate with team members and leadership to maintain an efficient and safe workflow.

Facility & Equipment -Our client maintains an extensive and diverse shop floor, ensuring you have the right tools for every job: -Manual Equipment: Features high-precision Timemaster, Clausing-Metosa, and Acer vertical milling and engine lathes. -State-of-the-Art Support: Access to automated laser systems, waterjets, and a climate-controlled QC lab featuring CMM and high-end gauging. -Fabrication: Full complement of advanced TIG/MIG welding units, production band saws, and surface grinders.

What We're Looking For -Experience: 3–5+ years of hands-on manual machining experience (Lathe and Mill). -Technical Skills: Strong understanding of manual machining processes, tool selection, and tolerances. -Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read and translate detailed technical drawings into finished parts. -Physicality: Ability to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment and work occasional Saturdays as production requires.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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