Manual Machinist

Position

Manual Machinist – Vancouver, WA – $20–$40/hour (Journeyman Rate, DOE).

Schedule:

Flexible 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 30‑min lunch, 2 breaks / Optional 4x10 schedule with Fridays Off/Optional.

• 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.

• 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.

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Understanding of manual machining fundamentals.
• Comfortable with job shop, non‑repetitive work.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

Please respond with an updated resume!

Call Kristian at  |  or Grant at  |  to schedule an interview or drop by for a walk‑in interview!

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