Manual Machinist

Join Our Team as a Manual Machinist at Empower Manufacturing!

The Manual Machinist is responsible for producing precision parts that meet customer specifications using manual lathes, rise and fall mills, and straightening equipment. This role is not simply responsible for running a machine — it is responsible for owning the quality and accuracy of every part that leaves the station.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on machinist who takes pride in precision work, communicates openly with Team Leads and Quality, and is willing to dig into a problem rather than pass it along — including setting up jobs, making adjustments on the fly, reworking parts, and fixing production issues as they're found before they become bigger problems downstream.

Success in this role requires attention to detail, patience, curiosity, and the ability to read a print and turn it into a finished part that meets tolerance every time.

At Empower Manufacturing, we value machinists who are curious, solutions-focused, team-oriented, and willing to continuously sharpen their skills across different equipment and job types rather than sticking to one setup.

Why Empower Manufacturing?

• Competitive pay
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day work week with optional overtime.
• A positive and supportive work culture.

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.
• Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 4:30pm.
• Employee optional OT on Fridays and Saturdays, but never mandatory!

Our Fantastic Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dollar-for-dollar 401K match up to 4%
• 80 hours Paid Time Off starting Day 1
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Monthly bonus potential

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual lathes (small and large) and rise-and-fall mills to produce parts to print.
• Operate straightening equipment to correct part distortion and meet dimensional requirements.
• Read and interpret customer prints, drawings, and specifications to determine proper tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining methods.
• Machine parts to required dimensions and tolerances, adjusting setups as needed throughout the process.
• Identify and resolve production issues as they're found, including reworking parts to meet customer requirements.
• Inspect your own work using precision measuring equipment - micrometers, dial calipers, indicators, thread gages, and verniers - to ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Follow work orders, job instructions, and company procedures to maintain quality and productivity standards.
• Communicate openly with Team Leads and Quality on issues, status, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with company safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support cross-training and continuous improvement efforts across the department.

Requirements:

• Previous manual machining experience preferred, including running lathes, mills, and/or straightening equipment.
• Experience setting up and operating manual lathes (small and large) and rise-and-fall mills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of machining methods, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Ability to work to close tolerances and troubleshoot production issues as they arise.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial calipers, indicators, thread gages, and verniers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Dependable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Technical training preferred.

If you're an experienced machinist who enjoys hands-on machining and taking a part from print to finished product, we'd love to hear from you!

Join a company that puts Culture first. Check us out at empowermfg.com and see why Empower Manufacturing could be your next great opportunity!