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Manual Machinist - Days

Centralia, WA 98532

Industry: Skilled Trades/Light Industrial Job Number: 84705

Job Description


We Are Hiring

Position: Manual Machinist
Location: Chehalis, WA
Pay: $20–$40/hour (Journeyman Rate, DOE)
Schedule: Flexible 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 30-minute lunch, 2 breaks
Optional 4x10 schedule with Fridays Off/Optional
Who We Are
Our client is a hands-on job shop environment focused on one-offs, repairs, and custom work. No production line work, every day is different. Looking for a solid Manual Machinist to join the team and looking to continue their career within the Lumber and Industrial Industries!
What You’ll Do
  • Set up and operate manual shop equipment
  • CNC Machining Experience is a plus

  • Read blueprints and technical drawings

  • Machine piece parts, bushings, and bore holes

  • Work on varied equipment (baler one day, rollers the next)

  • Apply basic geometry, speeds and feeds, and adjust as needed

  • Self-inspect work and communicate clearly with the team

  • Safely operate an overhead crane

  • Support general job shop machining and repair work
What’s In It for You

  • Employer-matched benefits

  • Medical insurance

  • Paid time off (escalating) & paid holidays

  • Specific reimbursements after 1st year

  • Flexible scheduling (4x10s or 5x8s)

  • Exposure to a wide variety of machines and work, not repetitive production
What You Need to Have

  • Basic math skills

  • Ability to read blueprints

  • Understanding of manual machining fundamentals

  • Comfortable with job shop, non-repetitive work
The Musts

  • Manual machining experience (no minimum years required)

  • Knowledge of speeds, feeds, and setup

  • Ability to work independently and inspect your own work

  • Strong communication and safety awareness
Preferred

  • Experience with large manual equipment such as:

    • Horizontal & Vertical Boring Mills

    • Engine & Vertical Lathes

    • Knee Mills

    • Grinders, Radial Drills, and Fabrication Equipment

  • Familiarity with overhead cranes

  • Interest in continuing education (evening machining coursework a plus)
Equipment You’ll Work With

  • Horizontal & Vertical Boring Mills (Lucas, Bullard, Berthiez)

  • Engine & Vertical Lathes (Monarch, Graziano, Axelson, Leblond)

  • Knee Mills (K&T, Atrump, Lagun, Summit)

  • Grinders, Radial Drills, Welding & Fabrication Equipment

  • Line Boring, Presses, Bandsaws, Flame & Plasma Cutting

  • 10-ton Overhead Bridge Crane
Next Steps
Please respond with an updated resume!
Call Kristian at 360.553.7223 | [email protected]
OR Grant at 360.553.7222 | [email protected]
to schedule an interview or drop by for a walk-in interview!

Address:
703 Broadway St, Suite 690, Vancouver, WA 98660

Meet Your Recruiter

Kristian Robles

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