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2nd shift Manual Machinist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Saint Peters, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 25 - 30
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
$25.00-30.00/hour ($3.00 shift differential)
2nd shift
Monday - Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m
Manual Machinist
We are currently seeking highly-skilled Machinists to work in our manual machining department. Will need to be proficient in setting up and operating knee mills and engine lathes.
Skills/Qualifications:
Duties:
2nd shift
Monday - Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m
Manual Machinist
We are currently seeking highly-skilled Machinists to work in our manual machining department. Will need to be proficient in setting up and operating knee mills and engine lathes.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Conceptual Skills Process Improvement Verbal Communication Functional and Technical SkillsControls and Instrumentation Supply Management Tooling Coordination Inventory Control Attention to Detail Good Judgment.
- Proficient in interpreting blueprints and creating a plan to machine a part to specifications with little to no instruction.
- Ability to document the process used to manufacture the part to simplify future set-ups.
- Should be mechanically inclined and have the ability to troubleshoot and think on your feet.
- Must be able to use sine bars offset boring heads boring bars and other cutting tools to produce tight tolerance features.
- Minimum 5 years experience with manual mills lathes etc.
- Must be able to communicate with other shifts and work well in a team environment.
- Jig grinding honing and broaching experience is helpful.
- Knowledge of basic shop math and trigonometry.
Duties:
- Plans machining by studying work orders blueprints engineering plans materials specificationsorthographic drawings reference planes locations of surfaces and machining.
- parameters;interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks tools attachmentscollets bushings cams gears stops and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions first-run part and sample workpieces adhering tointernational standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling grooving and cutting including turning facing knurlingand thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshootingprocesses; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering toquality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to 5S 1 safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturersinstructions troubleshooting malfunctions calling for repairs.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions irregularitiesand continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
