Manual Machinist

TKO StaffPros is actively recruiting for a Manual Machinist for an evaluation hire (90-days) for a reputable company in Tupelo, MS. This person should be able to set-up and operates, and maintain traditional and/or non-CNC machinery—such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders—to produce precision metal parts. Must be able to interpret blueprints, calculate dimensions, and use tools like micrometers and calipers to ensure high-accuracy components. Pay would start around $15 an hour based on experience.

Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Manually operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders to cut, shape, and finish parts.
  


• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.(Huge Plus)
  


• Precision Measurement: Use precision measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, to verify dimensions against specifications, often within of an inch.
  


• Setup and Maintenance: Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and work pieces; perform routine maintenance on machines.
  


• Material Handling: Work with various materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, and plastics.
  


• Required Skills and Qualifications
  


• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of manual machining techniques, speeds, and feeds.
  


• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot machinery. (a huge plus)
  


• Experience: Requires at least 2-5 years of experience in a machine shop environment
  

Skills

Requirements

• Extensive experience operating manual machining equipment such as CNC lathes, mills, and related tools.
  


• Skilled in CNC programming using
  


• Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines accurately.
  


• Basic math skills for calculations related to dimensions, tolerances, and machining parameters.
  


• Knowledge of tooling setup, selection of hand tools, power tools, and proper use of welding equipment when necessary.