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 machinerysuch as lathes milling machines and grindersto 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.