Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

MANUAL MACHINIST
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Manual Machinist for a company based in Columbus, MS. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work for a company that offers a wide range of services and resources including a full-service machine shop.

Pay Rate
$25.00 to $34.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 7 30 am to 4 00 pm.

Manual Machinist Duties and Responsibilitie s

• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools such as lathes and milling machines to make or rework metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exact tolerances and dimensions
• Using a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Positions materials by using an overhead crane.
• May perform simple cleaning maintenance operations.
• Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to supervision.
• Observes all Safety rules and regulations and keeps the work area clean and orderly

Manual Machinist Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology or 2-5 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined and very reliable.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift and overtime when required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, safety training, background and drug and alcohol screen. Please be aware that Glenn has a comprehensive drug policy, which includes random testing.
• Must have dependable transportation.

Job Type
Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at

Automation Personnel Services Tuscaloosa Branch
12 McFarland Blvd NE
Northport, AL 35476

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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