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Manual Machinist

Ridgefield, WA 98642

Industry: Skilled Trades/Light Industrial Job Number: 84310

Job Description


Position: Manual Machinist
Location: Vancouver, WA
Pay: DOE (Depending on Experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Who We Are:
Our Customer is a high-precision machine shop specializing in custom part manufacturing for industrial equipment. Our team values reliability, independence, and craftsmanship. If you're looking for a stable, hands-on role in a professional environment — we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

  • Operate manual machining equipment to manufacture precision parts and tools

  • Interpret blueprints and job specs to produce sub-assemblies or components

  • Set up machines for one-off or small batch jobs with minimal supervision

  • Perform quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools

  • Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly machine upkeep

  • Record job-specific quality documentation

  • Calculate feeds and speeds for a variety of materials and machines

  • Keep your personal tools clean, organized, and job-ready

What’s In It for You:

  • Competitive pay based on experience

  • Day shift schedule — weekends off

  • Opportunity to work on large, complex parts and expand your skills

  • Stable, full-time position with long-term potential

What You Need to Have: The Musts:

  • Able to lift 50 lbs regularly

  • Comfortable climbing ladders and working around large industrial machines

  • Must pass a drug test prior to employment

  • Own basic machinist tools (calipers, micrometer, dial indicator, edge finder, etc.)

  • Strong blueprint reading and basic trig skills

  • Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently

Preferred:

  • Tech school graduate or formal machining training

  • 5–7 years experience on large horizontal & vertical boring mills

  • Experience with:

    • VTLs (10’ or larger)

    • Large lathes (36” diameter or more)

    • Horizontals with 6’ x 8’ envelopes

  • Comfortable with one-off setups and non-production jobs

Next Steps:
Please respond with an updated resume.
Call Keyshawn at (360) 553-7225 to schedule an interview — or just drop in for a walk-in!

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

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