Manual Machinist

Immediately Hiring a Manual Machinist in Swedesboro, NJ

We're seeking a Manual Machinist for a premier Industrial equipment and machinery manufacturing company in the Swedesboro NJ area. This is a Direct Hire opportunity and we're hiring immediately! The ideal candidate will have experience operating manual lathes, mills, grinders and other machining tools to manufacture and repair precision components. If you are interested, please submit your application. All qualified candidates will be contacted.

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to perform layouts, set up, and operate conventional machine tools. This role requires expertise in reading and interpreting all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. You will be responsible for designing setup methods where none exist and instructing other shop personnel on proper machining techniques. We value continual improvement and expect you to deliver higher quality with improved costs.

Shift/Pay: 6:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday-Friday, Must be comfortable with weekly OT & Saturdays as Needed

Salary $70,000-$85,000 based on experience

Environment: Work in a temperature-controlled and clean shop environment that prioritizes safety

Responsibilities

• Perform layouts and set up conventional machine tools.
• Read and interpret all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Design setup methods where none exist.
• Instruct other shop personnel on proper machining techniques.
• Continually improve methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs.

Skills

• 3+ years of experience with Manual Mill and Lathe.
• Ability to operate a Horizontal Boring Mill.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and manual machining.
• Competency in using calipers, micrometers, and grinders.
• Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training.
• Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections.
• Ability to set up machine tools, including ID/OD Grinders, Engine Lathe, Horizontal and Vertical Boring Mills, Radial Drill, and Planer Mill.
• Four years of experience in machine shop operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Swedesboro, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $85,000.00/yr. Temperature Controlled Shop Clean Shop Team Oriented - 6 employees in shop Good Culture Uniform Cleaning Service 15 Days PTO 11 Company Paid Holiday 401K Plan 6% Match Health - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term & Long Term Disability Health Savings Account Matching Motivating wellness program Employee Assistance Program Paid paternal leave Gym reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Swedesboro, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.