Manual Machinist
Portland
USA
$40/hour
Permanent
Other
Join a Company That Values Precision and Craftsmanship
We’re hiring a skilled Manual Machinist to join our growing team. If you’re experienced with manual lathes, mills, and grinders, and take pride in your ability to hold tight tolerances and turn raw metal into precision parts-this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
This is a hands-on, shop-floor role supporting repairs and custom builds for rotating equipment like pumps, compressors, and gearboxes in industrial environments.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Operate manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders
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Machine new and replacement parts to exact specifications (±0.001″)
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Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and machining drawings
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Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
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Support teardown, rebuild, and fitting of industrial components
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Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area
What You Bring:
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3+ years of hands-on experience as a Manual Machinist or Tool Room Machinist
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Ability to machine shafts, sleeves, bushings, flanges, and keyways
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Strong knowledge of material types, speeds/feeds, and cutting tools
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Familiarity with rotating equipment repair a plus
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Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality work
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Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work in a heavy-duty shop environment
What You’ll Get:
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Steady, long-term work with day shifts and overtime available
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Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays
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Work in a clean, well-equipped machine shop with experienced peers
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A supportive team culture focused on safety, respect, and continuous improvement
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Harrison Roberts

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