Journeyman Manual Machinist, Tungsten Metals Production

Job Description

Job Description

Own the craft. Shape the metal. Deliver the tolerance.

Picture this: you receive a complex print calling for compound indexing, precise bores, and flawless threads in a demanding alloy. At Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals, that’s your canvas. You’ll take responsibility from setup through inspection, transforming drawings, templates, and layouts into production-ready parts by cutting, drilling, milling, boring, and broaching—independently.

Your mission

• Run manual lathes end-to-end: set machine heads, change chucks, sweep the table, and dial in fixtures without supervision.
• Plan and sequence work directly from mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Perform OD/ID turning, tapping, threading, and reaming to exact dimensions and finishes.
• Execute face, angular, form, straddle, and gang milling with confidence.
• Apply the full range of indexing methods—direct, simple/plain, compound, differential, and angular—and solve the math behind each division.
• Indicate vises and workpieces, validate setups, and coordinate complex, multi-operation jobs.

What sets you apart

• Mastery of machine tools and manual machining methods, with a quality-first mindset.
• Expertise with accessories and attachments: arbors, adapters, collets, vises, circular/rotary tables, indexing heads and tailstocks, vertical milling attachments.
• Pro-level metrology: calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, and comparators.
• Physical strength, dexterity, and steady hand–eye coordination.
• Analytical problem-solving and teamwork.

Required background

• 2–5 years of manual machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong math aptitude for precision layouts and indexing calculations.

Preferred education

• Sandvik Coromant Academy, Metal Cutting Technology (or similar coursework)
• NMIS certifications in machine technologies (or equivalent)

Shop environment & equipment

• Manual Lathe and Manual Vertical Mill
• Manual Grinder and Surface Grinder
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)

Compensation & benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Short-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Personal Time
• Plus additional programs and resources

Grow with us

In this role you’ll coordinate and oversee complex machining operations, deepen your manual craft, and collaborate with a team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement.