Manual Machinist

Laborup•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a skilled Manual Machinist to support a climate-controlled, high-mix, low-volume precision machining facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company manufactures advanced, custom equipment for the construction and utilities industries. The role involves hands-on work with metal parts using manual lathes and manual mills, including Bridgeport Manual Mills, to craft precise, complex, and highly custom parts. Machinists with experience on manual mills, lathes, or both are welcome. This position offers work on complex, large-format parts and heavy equipment, cross-training on advanced machinery, profit sharing, rapid raises, and a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation is listed as $25–$30 per hour base, with a 15% shift differential and total compensation of $29–$34.50. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (three 12-hour shifts).

Requirements

Proven experience in manual machining.
Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of ownership of work.
Ability to work independently on highly custom, one-of-a-kind, or small-batch parts.
Deep understanding of heavy GD&T, complex blueprint reading, and machining planning steps.
Strong measuring and manual inspection skills to verify tight tolerances.
Physical ability to stand, bend, and move throughout most of the shift.
Ability to lift and move parts weighing up to 50 pounds, using lifting devices when possible.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience operating both manual mills and lathes.

Responsibilities

Own the work center, maintain high quality, and troubleshoot operational issues in real time.
Set up and operate manual mills and lathes, including Bridgeport Manual Mills.
Perform complex setups and create custom workholding for unique, one-of-a-kind parts.
Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and heavy GD&T to meet exact specifications.
Machine high-mix, low-volume, highly custom parts with precision and care.
Measure and inspect work manually using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators to ensure quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges without relying on automated programming.