Manual Prototype & Repair Machinist

$25 - $35 per hour

Express Employment Professionals - Baton Rouge

Job Description

Picture this: a worn component threatens downtime. You study the print, choose the setup, and on a manual lathe and Bridgeport, you return the part to spec—verified to the thousandth. If that sounds like your craft, this role is for you.

Express Employment Professionals is hiring on behalf of a local client in Plaquemine . You’ll work in an air‑conditioned shop in a full‑time, long‑term, evaluation‑to‑hire position.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Starting pay: $25–$35 per hour DOE

Your impact

Produce, restore, and fine‑tune precision components using manual lathes, mills, drill presses , and related shop equipment.
Turn prints and specs— blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work instructions —into accurate setups and repeatable results.
Execute turning, facing, boring, drilling, threading, tapping, and milling while holding close tolerances and specified finishes.
Plan each job: calculate dimensions; determine speeds, feeds, tooling, fixturing, and workholding .
Validate every feature using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore/depth gauges ; inspect and record outcomes.
Diagnose out‑of‑spec or worn parts; choose effective machining or repair approaches; complete rework as required.
Keep equipment and the area in top shape—clean, organized, and maintained; report issues promptly.
Adhere to quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures ; partner with machinists, technicians, inspectors, engineering, and shop leadership to meet deadlines.

What you bring to the bench

Collaborative approach, solid organization, and dependable basic math skills.
Comfort using power tools and conventional shop equipment.
Sharp attention to detail and a quality‑first mindset.
Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Proficiency: Manual machining skills.

Machines you’ll rely on

Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)
Manual Grinder
Conventional Lathes and Drill Presses

Conversion benefits (with the company)

Dental, Vision, and Health
Vacation
IRA with company match

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