Manual Machinist - Lathe & Mill

Job Description

Job Description

Manual Machinist – Lathe & Mill – York, PA

DIRECT HIRE | PERMANENT POSITION | FULL-TIME

THIS IS NOT TEMPORARY, TEMP-TO-HIRE, OR CONTRACT WORK!

Location: York, PA

Competitive Hourly Pay Based on Experience

EXPERIENCED MANUAL MACHINISTS WANTED — WORK IN A CLEAN, CLIMATE-CONTROLLED MACHINE SHOP!

Tired of working in a hot, dirty machine shop? Looking for a place where your machining skills are valued and you're not making the same part 500 times a day?

Murphy's Family Staffing is recruiting an experienced Manual Machinist / Manual Lathe & Mill Operator for a well-established hydraulic repair and machining facility in York, Pennsylvania .

This is an opportunity to work in an exceptionally clean, professional, HEATED AND AIR-CONDITIONED MACHINE SHOP with modern equipment, excellent ventilation, and an employee gym!

We're looking for a skilled machinist who enjoys precision machining, one-off parts, repairs, and figuring out how to make something work.

If you know your way around a manual lathe and Bridgeport-style milling machine, we want to talk to you!

WHY YOU'LL WANT TO WORK HERE

• Permanent, direct-hire employment — NOT temp work!
• Competitive hourly pay based on your machining experience
• Heated and air-conditioned machine shop
• Exceptionally clean, organized working environment
• Modern, well-maintained machining equipment
• Excellent shop ventilation
• Employee locker room
• On-site employee gym
• Interesting, hands-on machining and repair projects
• Opportunity to use your skills instead of performing repetitive production work
• Established company specializing in hydraulic equipment repairs

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

This is a hands-on manual machining position focused on manufacturing, repairing, and restoring precision metal components.

Responsibilities include:

• Set up and operate manual engine lathes and manual milling machines.
• Machine, repair, and restore hydraulic cylinder components, shafts, bushings, sleeves, and other precision parts.
• Perform turning, boring, facing, drilling, tapping, threading, and milling operations.
• Work with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals.
• Machine replacement components from existing worn or damaged parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, dimensions, and specifications.
• Perform accurate measurements using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges.
• Hold close tolerances, including ±.001" when required .
• Diagnose machining problems and determine appropriate setups and repair methods.
• Inspect completed parts for accuracy, finish, and fit.
• Safely operate shop equipment and maintain a clean, organized work area.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED:

• 3+ years of hands-on manual machining experience.
• Experience independently setting up and operating manual lathes.
• Experience independently setting up and operating manual milling machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and work from measurements or existing parts.
• Experience holding tight machining tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and shop safety.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Hydraulic cylinder repair or hydraulic equipment experience.
• Machining shafts, bushings, pins, sleeves, and large metal components.
• Bridgeport milling machine experience.
• Horizontal boring mill or large manual lathe experience.
• Internal and external threading.
• One-off machining, repair machining, or reverse engineering worn components.
• Experience using grinders and other manual machine shop equipment.

IMPORTANT: You do NOT need previous hydraulic cylinder experience if you are already a skilled manual machinist!

We're more interested in finding someone who can confidently operate manual lathes and mills, make accurate parts, and solve machining problems.

This is NOT a CNC-only position. Candidates must have actual hands-on manual machining experience.

TIRED OF PRODUCTION MACHINING?

If you've spent years running manual machines and want something more interesting than making the same parts every single day, this position may be exactly what you're looking for.

You'll work on a variety of machining, repair, and fabrication projects where your experience, attention to detail, and ability to solve problems actually matter.

And you'll get to do it in a clean, climate-controlled facility with excellent working conditions!

APPLY TODAY — INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE!

We're actively recruiting experienced manual machinists in the York, PA area , including candidates from surrounding communities.

If you're an experienced Manual Machinist, Manual Lathe Operator, Manual Mill Operator, Engine Lathe Machinist, Bridgeport Machinist, Toolroom Machinist, Maintenance Machinist, or Repair Machinist , we want to hear from you!

You don't have to know everything about hydraulics. If you're good on a manual lathe and mill, we want to talk!

PERMANENT DIRECT HIRE | CLEAN, AIR-CONDITIONED SHOP | COMPETITIVE PAY

Apply today for interview consideration!

Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.

We are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.

Our goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.

We specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.

We want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.

The employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.

At Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.

Most importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.

If you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.

Direct Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.

Company Description

Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.\r\rWe are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.\r\rOur goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.\r\rWe specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.\r\rWe want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.\r\rThe employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.\r\rAt Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.\r\rMost importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.\r\rIf you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.\r\rDirect Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.