Manual Machinist

Laborup•Tulsa, OK

4d•$29 - $35•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 custom equipment for the construction and utilities industries. In this hands-on role, you will work with metal parts using manual lathes and manual mills, including Bridgeport Manual Mills, producing complex custom parts with care and accuracy. The role is suited to machinists with experience in manual mills, lathes, or both who take pride in traditional craftsmanship and solving unique machining challenges. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-format parts and heavy equipment, with cross-training opportunities on advanced machinery. The stated compensation is $25–$30 per hour base, with a 15% shift differential and total compensation of $29–$34.50 per hour. A $4,000 sign-on bonus, profit sharing, and rapid raises are also offered. The weekend shift 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 over work.
Comfort working 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.
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.
Perform manual measurement and inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators.
Troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges without relying on automated programming.