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Manual Machinist

$25 - $35 per hour

Express Employment Professionals Defunct

Job Full Description

Manual Machinist - Plaquemine - Air-Conditioned Shop

FULL-TIME/LONG-TERM/EVALUATION HIRE

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Pay $25-35 / hr + to start DOE

Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing agency, is currently seeking a reliable and hard-working Manual Machinist for a local client in Plaquemine . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating manual machining equipment and producing precision components from drawings, specifications, and measurements. This position is ideal for a dependable machinist who takes pride in quality workmanship, accuracy, and working safely in a shop environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES for Manual Machinist:

  • Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment to manufacture and repair precision components.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, and work instructions .
  • Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, threading, tapping, milling, and other machining operations.
  • Calculate dimensions and determine proper machining speeds, feeds, tooling, and setup requirements.
  • Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, depth gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions.
  • Machine parts to specified dimensions and close tolerances while maintaining required surface finishes.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure parts meet specifications and quality requirements.
  • Set up tooling, fixtures, workholding devices, and cutting tools for individual jobs.
  • Perform repair and rework of existing components when required.
  • Identify worn, damaged, or out-of-spec components and determine appropriate machining or repair procedures.
  • Maintain accurate documentation associated with completed machining work.
  • Keep machines, tooling, and the work area clean and properly maintained.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and report equipment problems when necessary.
  • Follow established quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures .
  • Work closely with other machinists, technicians, inspectors, engineering personnel, and shop leadership to complete jobs accurately and on schedule.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Teamwork Orientation with organizational skills and basic math skills
  • Ability to use power tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
BENEFITS ONCE HIRED ON WITH THE COMPANY:
  • Dental, Vision, and Health
  • Vacation
  • IRA and IRA Match.
WAYS TO APPLY: (choose one)
Express Employment Professionals has a variety of job opportunities available. We place individuals in fields such as light industrial, skilled trades, office services, and professional fields. Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, contract, evaluation hire or direct hire positions, our team is available to assist you. We place in the following areas: East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Livingston Parish. Please give us a call at View phone number on click.appcast.io to learn how our team may be able to assist you with your employment needs.

A full description of all open employment opportunities can be found on our website:


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Downtown Baton Rouge Express Employment Professionals


855 North Blvd.


Baton Rouge, LA. 70802

Baton Rouge (Downtown), LA
2257
855 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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