Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

Job Category: Shop Requisition Number: MANUA001261

Posted: April 21, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Earth City, MO 63045, USA

Description

Responsibilities

• Review example parts, drawings & instructions to ensure familiarity with parts requirements.
• Measure, calculate, interpolate & extrapolate dimensions to ensure part conformity.
• Select appropriate machines & tooling and plan the required sequence of machining operations to ensure part quality and maximum productivity.
• Set up machine and machine parts consistent with best practices and industry standards.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damage.
• Provide applicable technical insight and guidance to junior Machine Shop personnel and other interdepartmental personnel as circumstances require.
• Maintain accurate accounting of inventory tag status, location and quantity.
• Rework and/or otherwise disposition non-confirming inventory.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Able to:
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, manuals & other technical documents.
• Lift 50 lbs. unaided.
• Walk & stand for approximately 8 hours per day in a climate controlled shop environment.
• Function at a high level of productivity without regular oversight.
• Have 5 years of applicable experience.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Action oriented & not fearful of acting with a minimum of information
• Customer Focus – Dedicated on meeting the expectations & requirements of internal & external customers; talks & acts with customers in mind.
• Dealing w/ Ambiguity – Effectively copes with change; decides & acts without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; can comfortably handle risk & uncertainty
• Learning of the Fly – Learns quickly when facing new problems; versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes & failures for clues to improvement.
• Planning – Accurately scopes out length & difficulty of tasks & projects; breaks down work into the process steps; anticipates & adjusts for problems & roadblocks; evaluates results.
• Problem Solving – Uses logic & methods to solve problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems.

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