Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manual Machinist / Shop Technician

Overview Summary

Summit Staffing is seeking a hands-on Manual Machinist / Shop Technician to join a growing manufacturing team in Maywood, IL. This position is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working with tools, repairing equipment, building components, and supporting production in a shop environment.

This role includes a variety of shop responsibilities including light machining, assembly, tooling support, and general fabrication. A portion of the day will involve operating a manual lathe, but prior lathe experience is not required. Candidates with a strong mechanical aptitude can be trained on the equipment within the first few days.

If you have experience in manufacturing, maintenance, mechanical assembly, fabrication, automotive repair, welding, machine operation, or working with hand and power tools, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Details

Location: Maywood, Illinois

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a manual lathe to machine and modify parts (training provided).
• Assist with building, repairing, and maintaining production tooling and components.
• Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of tooling and shop equipment.
• Operate common shop equipment including grinders, drills, saws, and other manual tools.
• Perform basic machining and fabrication tasks to support production.
• Measure completed parts using tape measures, calipers, gauges, and other basic measuring tools.
• Help maintain tooling used throughout the manufacturing process.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Work closely with production and management to support daily manufacturing needs.
• Follow all quality and safety procedures while producing dependable work.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, maintenance, fabrication, machine operation, automotive repair, welding, or a related hands-on field.
• Comfortable working with hand and power tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment.
• Ability to accurately measure parts using basic measuring tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Dependable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to lift, stand, bend, and work in a manufacturing environment throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating manual shop equipment such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, or saws.
• Mechanical assembly or maintenance experience.
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Forklift experience is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

• First Shift
• Manufacturing and machine shop environment.
• Variety of hands-on work including mechanical assembly, light machining, tooling support, and shop maintenance.
• Manual lathe operation will make up only a portion of the daily responsibilities.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and use of hand and power tools.
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, and other required safety equipment.

Why Join Summit Staffing?

At Summit Staffing, we connect hardworking individuals with leading employers across logistics, manufacturing, and distribution. This position offers a long-term opportunity to develop new machining skills while working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where every day brings something different. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy building, repairing, and working with tools, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

Benefits

Eligible Summit employees may receive access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contributions
• Accident and critical illness coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

About Summit Staffing

Summit Staffing has been a trusted partner to job seekers and employers throughout the Midwest since 1986. We specialize in light industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing staffing, matching talented individuals with opportunities that fit their goals and experience. Our success is built on personal relationships, integrity, and a commitment to helping people succeed because when our associates thrive, our clients do too.

Summit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.