Manual Machinist Vertical Knee Mill Bridgeport

Job Description

Job Description

Manual Machinist Vertical Knee Mill Bridgeport

$30–$40 per hour | Monday–Friday | West Milwaukee, WI

What Matters Most

• Competitive pay of $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, minimum 8-hour shifts; overtime and weekends as required

• Location: West Milwaukee, WI; in-person work

• Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability

• Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card

• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance, as well as a 401(k) and our referral bonus program.

Job Description

As a Manual Machinist in the milling department, you will set up, fixture, inspect, and finish-machine precision components for one-off and short-run orders. This role requires independent setups and close attention to accuracy, with some features requiring tolerances as tight as ±0.0005 inch. Equipment includes Bridgeport-style manual mills, a Prototrak conversational vertical mill, and a Milltronics CNC machining center.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, technical drawings, and sketches to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequences.

• Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and work-holding devices based on part requirements.

• Perform slotting, drilling, tapping, facing, contouring, and pocketing operations using manual mill controls.

• Complete in-process and final inspections using ID/OD micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, radius gauges, and other precision measuring tools.

• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust setups to maintain accuracy and surface finish.

• Perform daily preventive maintenance, complete inspection paperwork, recommend process improvements, and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; journeyman credentials or a two-year technical degree preferred.

• Two to three years of progressively responsible machining experience, including manual milling and independent setups.

• Knowledge of cutting tools, work-holding, feeds and speeds, and basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to apply shop math, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, decimals, angles, and ratios.

• Ability to interpret safety rules, production schedules, work instructions, and specifications; communicate effectively and complete reports.

• Strong attendance, problem-solving, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Successful completion of required overhead crane and forklift training; valid driver’s license preferred.

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits and Perks

• $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience

• Upon completion of the employer’s probationary period: health, dental, vision, supplemental life and short-term disability insurance; 401(k) with matching; paid time off and paid holidays

• Quarterly bonus potential based on company and employee performance

• Training and growth opportunities

Your New Organization

Join a manufacturing team in West Milwaukee focused on accurate, high-quality machining. Work takes place indoors in a machine shop with moving machinery, forklift traffic, overhead cranes, airborne particles, and moderate noise.

Your Career Partner

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position is $30.00–$40.00 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future pay growth.