Manual Machinist

Laborup•Tulsa, OK

16h•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a skilled Manual Machinist to support our climate-controlled, high-mix, low-volume precision machining facility in Tulsa, OK. We are an industry-leading manufacturer building advanced, custom equipment for the construction and utilities industries. In this role, you will work hands-on with metal parts using manual lathes and manual mills (including Bridgeport Manual Mills), crafting each piece with care and accuracy. Because our work is highly custom and complex, we welcome machinists from all backgrounds. Whether your deepest experience is on manual mills, lathes, or both, if you take pride in traditional craftsmanship and enjoy solving unique machining challenges, we have a place for you. Culture of Ownership: Despite our large scale, we maintain a strong family-owned feel that heavily values hard work, growth, and accountability. We care deeply about reliability—showing up on time, being ready at the machine, and taking pride in the craftsmanship of the parts you produce. This isn't a place where you just clock in and hide in a silo; our culture thrives on collaboration and a shared willingness to pitch in where production demands it. If you are a problem-solver who owns the job end-to-end, you will fit right in.

Requirements

Proven experience in manual machining (experience on both manual mills and lathes is highly preferred)
Deep understanding of heavy GD&T, complex blueprint reading, and machining planning steps
Comfort working independently on highly custom, one-of-a-kind, or small-batch parts
Strong measuring and manual inspection skills to verify tight tolerances
Track record of reliability, punctuality, and taking true ownership of your work
Physical ability to stand, bend, and move throughout most of your shift, as well as the capability to lift and move parts up to 50 pounds (using lifting devices when possible)

Responsibilities

Set up and operate manual mills and lathes, including Bridgeport Manual Mills
Perform your own 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, and highly custom parts with precision and care
Perform manual measurement and inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators to ensure top-quality results
Troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges as they arise without relying on automated programming
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace following 5S standards