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Manual Machinist

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Cottondale, ALFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Cottondale, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

2-Year Machine Tool Technology Certificate

Job overview

Laborup is hiring a Manual Machinist. Laborup is hiring Manual Machinists for a precision aerospace machine shop in Tuscaloosa, AL. This role involves high-mix, low-volume job-shop work, creating complex parts with tight tolerances on manual mills and lathes. The position requires end-to-end ownership of each part, from setup to final inspection, and rewards a blend of manual fundamentals and CNC proficiency.

Key focus areas include Set up and run manual mills and lathes from blueprints, Select tooling, establish offsets, and build workholding strategies, and Verify ±.0005" tolerances with micrometers, indicators, and gauges.

Successful candidates bring 3+ Years Manual Machining Experience. Important skills include Manual Mills, Lathes, Blueprint Reading, Technical Drawing Reading, GD&T, and Imperial System.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manual MillsLathesBlueprint ReadingTechnical Drawing ReadingGD&TImperial SystemMetric SystemCNC Machining

Qualifications

3+ Years Manual Mill and Lathe Machining ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED2-Year Machine Tool Technology Certificate

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

We're hiring Manual Machinists for our precision aerospace machine shop in Tuscaloosa, AL.

This is high-mix, low-volume job-shop work: complex parts held to ±.0005", made on manual mills and lathes from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instruction. You own each part end-to-end, from setup through final inspection.

The work rewards a blend of manual fundamentals and CNC proficiency.

Compensation

  • Open to negotiation and discussed in interview process Shifts

  • Day Shift (4 x 10s) Consistent Overtime

  • 10+ hours / week for those who want it

  • Rarely required for those who don't

Responsibilities

  • Setups : Set up and run manual mills and lathes from blueprints.
  • Workholding : Select tooling, establish offsets, and build workholding strategies.
  • Inspection : Verify ±.0005" tolerances with micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
  • Rework : Review finished parts and adjust to achieve first-article success.
  • Troubleshooting : Diagnose dimensional and tooling issues as they arise.
  • Documentation : Record quantities, time, and material use in the ERP system.
  • Lean/5S : Keep the work area safe, organized, and efficient. Requirements

Qualifications

Required

  • 3+ years of manual mill and lathe machining experience

  • Complete high-complexity setups

  • Strong blueprint reading skills

  • Reads technical drawings and applies GD&T

  • Comfortable in Imperial and Metric

  • High school diploma or GED Preferred

  • 2-year Machine Tool Technology Certificate

  • CNC machining proficiency

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