Manual Machinist

Job Description Overview We're hiring Manual Machinists for our precision aerospace machine shop in Tuscaloosa, AL. This is high-mix, low-volume job-shop work: complex parts held to ±.0005"," made on manual mills and lathes from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instruction. You own each part end-to-end, from setup through final inspection. The work rewards a blend of manual fundamentals and CNC proficiency. Compensation Open to negotiation and discussed in interview process Shifts Day Shift (4 x 10s) Consistent Overtime 10+ hours / week for those who want it Rarely required for those who don't Responsibilities Setups : Set up and run manual mills and lathes from blueprints. Workholding : Select tooling, establish offsets, and build workholding strategies. Inspection : Verify ±.0005"," tolerances with micrometers, indicators, and gauges. Rework : Review finished parts and adjust to achieve first-article success. Troubleshooting : Diagnose dimensional and tooling issues as they arise. Documentation : Record quantities, time, and material use in the ERP system. Lean/5S : Keep the work area safe, organized, and efficient. Requirements Qualifications Required 3+ years of manual mill and lathe machining experience Complete high-complexity setups Strong blueprint reading skills Reads technical drawings and applies GD&T Comfortable in Imperial and Metric High school diploma or GED Preferred 2-year Machine Tool Technology Certificate CNC machining proficiency #ZR #J-18808-Ljbffr